Fire Dynamics for Firefighters: Compartment Firefighting Series: Volume 1
Published on 18. July 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
92 pages
978-1-911028-32-1 (ISBN)
Description
Fire Dynamics for Firefighters simplifies the science behind fire dynamics for all frontline and trainee firefighters. Firefighters are accountable for keeping up to date with their professional development and training through self-study.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-911028-32-1 (9781911028321)
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Content
Contents 1. Basic Fire Dynamics Science for Firefighters 2. The Combustion Process 3. Flames 4. Fire Growth 5. Rapid Fire Developments: Flashover 6. Rapid Fire Developments: Backdraft 7. Rapid Fire Developments: Fire Gas Ignition 8. Rapid Fire Developments: Blowtorch & Wind Driven Fires 9. The Effect of Building & Construction on Fire Dynamics 10. Water Application: Droplet Theory & Flow Rates 11. Fire Dynamics "Notable Events" & Case Studies 12. Summary