Building Construction for the Fire Service, 3rd Edition

by Francis L. Brannigan, Jim L. Linville (Editor)

Protect against the life-threatening dangers of building collapse!Extensively updated, revised, and expanded, this 3rd edition text shows you how to recognize the signs of building collapse before it happens--so you can get out while there's still time. You'll be informed about critical topics such as: The toxic combustion products of vermin- and moisture-resistant treated wood The outcome of multi-million-dollar lawsuits involving some fire-retardant treated plywood The total collapse hazard to post-tensioned concrete buildings under construction The dynamics of the stack effect... and more!Photographs and illustrations help you visualize key concepts, so you can spot dangers on the job

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Al · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the authority on building construction for fire service professionals. Frank brings a great deal of experience to the table and explains building construction from the ground up.

[Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent resource for any firefighter attempting to learn the basics about building construction and how it relates to firefighting.

[Marco · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its taken my close to 3 years to finish this book. It's dry. Real dry. But the information is gold.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book on the topic ..hands down

[Rafael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this book in my Firefighting class and it has a lot of useful information.