Knowing Your Buildings A Firefighter’s Reference Guide
Knowing Your Buildings: A Firefighter’s Reference Guide by Craig Schwinge, published by Fire Engineering Books & Videos in 2017, is an illustrated guide designed to enhance firefighter safety through a comprehensive understanding of building construction. This second edition spans 193 pages and serves as both a valuable learning tool for newcomers and a practical reference for experienced fire service professionals. The book features an expanded introductory section that covers essential topics such as building features, risk management strategies, and hazardous conditions.
Readers will find a wealth of information organized in an A-to-Z format, including hundreds of new terms and definitions, complemented by photos, diagrams, and charts that illustrate building construction materials and techniques. Safety points are emphasized throughout, linking construction materials to fire growth and the safety of firefighters and fire officers. The book also includes appendixes with statistics and additional resources, making it a thorough resource for those in the fields of architecture, construction, and fire science.
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Stay focused on firefighter safety with Knowing Your Buildings, an illustrated guide to building construction terms and concepts. This book is a valuable companion for learners as well as a handy reference for practicing fire service professionals. This latest edition includes an expanded introductory section with chapters on understanding building features; risk management through planning, preparing, practicing, and performing; and hazardous building features and conditions.
Additionally, the A-to-Z section has been augmented with hundreds of new terms and definitions. These terms are organized alphabetically and include photos, diagrams, drawings, and charts to clearly explain and provide visual examples of building construction materials and techniques. Safety points are also highlighted throughout the book to explain the connection between building construction materials, fire growth, and, ultimately, the safety of responding firefighters and fire officers.
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- Understand the connection between building construction and firefighter safety with clear and concise definitions and explanations
- Stay safe on the scene with an opening chapter on building construction and risk management as well as safety notes integrated throughout the book
- Quickly and easily find terms and explanations, as well as photos and illustrations, with cross-references between related topics
- Stay informed with appendixes covering statistics, NIOSH reports, additional resources, and more
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