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Language: English
Published by Cengage Gale, 1995
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- Title
- Introduction to Fire Prevention
- Author
- Robertson, James C.
- Publisher
- Cengage Gale
- Publication year
- 1995
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0024022411
- ISBN 13
- 9780024022417
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Item weight
- 1.301 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
This proven text thoroughly addresses the educational and administrative aspects of fire prevention, covering the contributions of both the public and private sectors. Offering an outstanding historical perspective on the field, the text examines fire safety programs, research activities and arson suppression as a fire prevention measure. It uses a number of examples of actual programs and procedures―including numerous international comparisons (including Canadian programs)―and emphasizes relevant areas such as inspections, training and public awareness.
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Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e
James C. Robertson
The prevention of unwanted fire has long been considered the responsibility of the modern-day fire department; however, other agencies and organizations play a vital part in educating the public about fire prevention. From the responsibilities of the fire department to the role of the private and public sectors, this best-selling text present a broad-based look at fire prevention including arson suppression, fire safety education, and code enforcement. The seventh edition has been updated to include the refinement of coverage of performance based codes, code change recommendations as a result of the tragic events of 9/11, fire safety research with continuing application, and a case study of a very successful fire safety program, all while meeting the FESHE curriculum learning objectives, with all new color photographs, and new key terms and objectives for each chapter.
Features Include:
- Cross-walked to FESHE learning objectives
- All-new color photographs throughout
- Key Terms and Chapter Objectives
- Refinement of coverage of performance based codes
- Code change recommendations as a result of the tragic events of 9/11
- Fire safety research with continuing application
- A case study outlining one jurisdiction’s very effective fire safety program
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