Introduction to Fire Prevention with MyFireKit
7th Edition
Published on 1. June 2009
Book
Hardback
312 pages
978-0-13-504194-9 (ISBN)
Description
Introduction to Fire Prevention 7/e offers a range of information on fire prevention history, education, organization, practices, and research. The model curriculum of the Fire Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) group served as a basis for this important text.by James C. Robertson, principal of the Atlantic Systems Guild, provides information on arson suppression, fire safety education, along with updated information on code enforcement. With a focus on both the public and organizational responsibilities for fire safety and prevention, this book serves as an introductory tool for all firefighters who seek both the fundamentals and latest information on fire prevention practices and procedures.
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Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-504194-9 (9780135041949)
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Person
James C. Robertson, MIFireE, received an A.S. in Fire Protection at Oklahoma State University and a B.S. with specialization in Fire Administration from the University of Southern California. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, retiring as Commander. He served as both a career and volunteer firefighter for 15 years. Robertson was an instructor for the University of Maryland's Fire Service program, as Assistant Fire Chief in Gainesville FL and represented the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the Southern and Midwest states. Robertson served as Maryland's State Fire Marshal for eighteen years.
Content
Chapter 1: History and Philosophy of Fire Prevention
Chapter 2: Status of Education, Engineering and Enforcement in the United States
Chapter 3: Public Fire and Life Safety Education Programs
Chapter 4: Enforcing Fire Safety Compliance
Chapter 5: Fire Safety Inspection Procedures
Chapter 6: Preparing Fire Service Personnel for Fire Prevention Duties
Chapter 7: Organization and Administration of Municipal Fire Prevention Units
Chapter 8: Instilling Positive Fire Reaction
Chapter 9: Fire Prevention Efforts of the Private Sector
Chapter 10: Fire Prevention Responsibilities of the Public Sector
Chapter 11: Fire Prevention Through Arson Suppression
Chapter 12: International Practices in Fire Prevention
Chapter 13: Fire Prevention Research
Chapter 14: Proving Fire Prevention Works
Chapter 2: Status of Education, Engineering and Enforcement in the United States
Chapter 3: Public Fire and Life Safety Education Programs
Chapter 4: Enforcing Fire Safety Compliance
Chapter 5: Fire Safety Inspection Procedures
Chapter 6: Preparing Fire Service Personnel for Fire Prevention Duties
Chapter 7: Organization and Administration of Municipal Fire Prevention Units
Chapter 8: Instilling Positive Fire Reaction
Chapter 9: Fire Prevention Efforts of the Private Sector
Chapter 10: Fire Prevention Responsibilities of the Public Sector
Chapter 11: Fire Prevention Through Arson Suppression
Chapter 12: International Practices in Fire Prevention
Chapter 13: Fire Prevention Research
Chapter 14: Proving Fire Prevention Works