Structural Fire Fighting

Author : Steve Bernocco
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781593704940

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Fire Under Control by Steve Bernocco Pdf

The core principles of structural firefighting are fire behavior, building construction, strategy, tactics, safety and training. Each core principle is examined with relevant on-the-job stories to bring lessons home. Fire departments must constantly train their firefighters and officers in these core principles if they want them to be safe and effective at structure fires. Training is the foundation of all the other core principles, and must be realistic, scenario-based, and hands-on. Never stop learning during your time as a structural firefighter. If you come to a point where you mistakenly believe that you know everything there is to know about fires in and around buildings–watch out–because you have just fallen into the complacency trap. FEATURES --Gain a deeper understanding of how firefighters should approach fires in buildings, with an emphasis on safety and effectiveness --See the latest research from UL and NIST on fire behavior and flow paths, with a discussion of best-practices and up-to-date tactical advice. --An essential, easy-to-read fundamental resource on how to safely and effectively fight fires in buildings of any size or type. “Fire Under Control is a riveting new book that allows you to learn while also seeing how street experiences coincide with printed tactical and scientific fire service information. I always have said that eyes, ears, and experience will equal your education in the fire service and Capt. Steve Bernocco has managed to bring it to light.” -- Lt. Mike Ciampo, Fire Department of New York

Author : IFSTA
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0132790599

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Structural Fire Fighting by IFSTA Pdf

The 1st edition of Structural Fire Fighting: Initial Strategy and Tactics is intended to provide fire personnel with the knowledge needed to deploy resources in the first 10 minutes of any structural fire incident. The manual is designed to help the reader develop a logical decision-making process for determining incident priorities, strategies, and tactics regardless of the available resources or configuration of the emergency services organization. Scenarios for residential, commercial, and special hazard incidents are included with recommended best practices and considerations. Training officers can use these scenarios, modified to local resources and realities, to develop classroom discussions or field simulations. This manual is a companion to Structural Fire Fighting: Truck Company Skills and Tactics, 2nd edition and the soon to be released Structural Fire Fighting: High Rise Fire Fighting. Each chapter of the manual contains learning objectives, key terms, and review questions to assist the reader in understanding the material.

Author : Andrew H. Buchanan,Anthony Kwabena Abu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470972892

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Structural Design for Fire Safety by Andrew H. Buchanan,Anthony Kwabena Abu Pdf

Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition Andrew H. Buchanan, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Anthony K. Abu, University of Canterbury, New Zealand A practical and informative guide to structural fire engineering This book presents a comprehensive overview of structural fire engineering. An update on the first edition, the book describes new developments in the past ten years, including advanced calculation methods and computer programs. Further additions include: calculation methods for membrane action in floor slabs exposed to fires; a chapter on composite steel-concrete construction; and case studies of structural collapses. The book begins with an introduction to fire safety in buildings, from fire growth and development to the devastating effects of severe fires on large building structures. Methods of calculating fire severity and fire resistance are then described in detail, together with both simple and advanced methods for assessing and designing for structural fire safety in buildings constructed from structural steel, reinforced concrete, or structural timber. Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition bridges the information gap between fire safety engineers, structural engineers and building officials, and it will be useful for many others including architects, code writers, building designers, and firefighters. Key features: • Updated references to current research, as well as new end-of-chapter questions and worked examples. •Authors experienced in teaching, researching, and applying structural fire engineering in real buildings. • A focus on basic principles rather than specific building code requirements, for an international audience. An essential guide for structural engineers who wish to improve their understanding of buildings exposed to severe fires and an ideal textbook for introductory or advanced courses in structural fire engineering.

Author : Bernard J. Klaene,Russell Sanders
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780763751685

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Structural Firefighting by Bernard J. Klaene,Russell Sanders Pdf

Written by industry experts Bernard Klaene and Russell Sanders, and developed in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Second Edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics will provide both fire officers and professionals in training with the tools they need to become skilled incident commanders. Loaded with new content and features, this new edition guides readers through all phases of strategic and tactical planning so they can manage any incident, regardless of its complexity. The Second Edition includes: new chapter reorganization with scores of subject matter updates, including a thorough discussion of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); a correlation guide to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Strategy and Tactics model course; 2-color interior with improved illustrations; a companion website complete with chapter pre-tests, interactivities, an online glossary, and instructor resources. Rely upon Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics to get the comprehensive know-how needed to handle any fireground incident.

Author : Mike Sturzenbecker,Carl Goodson
Publisher : International Fire Service Training Assn
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0879393874

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Structural Fire Fighting by Mike Sturzenbecker,Carl Goodson Pdf

Covers forcible entry, fireground search and rescue, horizontal and vertical ventilation, rapid intervention, loss control, and many other responsibilities traditionally assigned to truck companies.

Author : Bernard "Ben" J. Klaene,Nfpa
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449642402

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Structural Firefighting by Bernard "Ben" J. Klaene,Nfpa Pdf

Safe and effective structural firefighting requires a complex thought process. It is not a simple matter of “how to.” Decisions depend on many factors, from the type of building, to the likelihood of occupancy, to the water supply. The third edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics leads readers through all phases of planning, evaluation and implementation to enable them to effectively manage structure fire incidents safe and effective manner, regardless of size or complexity. The third edition has been revised to thoroughly cover the practical applications and limitations of the latest research from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Author : Bernard "Ben" J. Klaene,Thomas C. Lakamp
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781284226904

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Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics includes Navigate Advantage Access by Bernard "Ben" J. Klaene,Thomas C. Lakamp Pdf

The fourth edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics meets and exceeds the course objectives and outcomes for the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) non-core course, Strategy and Tactics (C0279). Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics prepares the fire officer to take command at structure fires, effectively using available resources. The goal of this text is to explain proven tactics and strategies used at structure fires. It is designed to be used by all fire officers, from company officer to chief of department. The Fourth Edition provides the necessary tools to achieve maximum productivity under adverse fireground conditions. It references NFPA fire investigations, applicable NFPA statistics and standards, the NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, and the Technical Report Series from the U.S. Fire Administration. It has been expanded to include information from recent studies by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and others. The Fourth Edition contains new content on integration of initial rapid intervention crews, updated content on vent-enter-isolate-search tactics, and more, while continuing to emphasize the role of preincident planning and command decisions that maximize life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation. A multitude of case studies, incident summaries, and extensive end-of-chapter activities promote application of chapter content and critical thinking skills. This text allows a company officer or incident commander to learn fireground procedures at an accelerated pace, thus reducing the cost in lives and property associated with learning by experience only. The Fourth Edition also includes: New and significantly expanded, in-depth Suggested Activities that challenge the reader to apply the strategies and tactics presented in each chapter Incident Summaries that summarize real fireground events and lessons learned Fallacy/Fact boxes that defuse myths and clarify the facts Updated statistics on significant fires in various occupancy types Safety and strategy tips throughout each chapter

Author : William Mora
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books & Videos
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781593703745

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Preventing Firefighter Disorientation by William Mora Pdf

In his first book, William Mora, a 30-year fire service veteran and firefighter safety advocate, discusses how to prevent traumatic structural firefighter fatalities. Firefighter disorientation can be defined as “the loss of direction due to the lack of vision in a structure fire.” To combat this problem, Mora outlines a multipronged approach to effectively address the components that contribute to disorientation and structural firefighter fatalities. This text includes many case studies and guidelines for size-up factors and is an important resource for all firefighters.

Author : Vincent Dunn
Publisher : PennWell Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0912212845

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Command and Control of Fires and Emergencies by Vincent Dunn Pdf

A busy fire officer handles numerous tasks: administration, budgets, political interaction, medical response, fire prevention, inspections, etc. This book brings the active fire officer back to his job's focus: Fighting fires and responding to emergencies.

Author : Thomas E. Richter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Fire extinction
ISBN : 0879396717

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Ground Cover Fire Fighting for Structural Firefighters by Thomas E. Richter Pdf

Author : Leo Razdolsky
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780071789745

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Structural Fire Loads: Theory and Principles by Leo Razdolsky Pdf

Tested techniques for designing fire-resistant structures Structural Fire Loads bridges the gap between prescriptive and performance-based methods for the design of fire-resistant buildings. The book streamlines complex computer analyses so that an approximate analytical expression can be easily used in structural fire load analysis and design. Simplified versions of energy, mass, and momentum equations are provided in dimensionless form with their solutions in tabular form. Step-by-step examples using standard structural systems, such as beams, trusses, frames, and arches, are also presented in this practical guide. Using the proven methods in this book, all types of fires can be addressed in the design process. Coverage includes: Overview of current practice Structural fire load and computer models Differential equations and assumptions Simplifications of differential equations Fire load and severity of fires Structural analysis and design

Author : Francis Brannigan,Glenn Corbett
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780763778026

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Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service by Francis Brannigan,Glenn Corbett Pdf

Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students. This edition continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to describe technical information about different building types and their unique hazards. This text ensures that critical fire fighting information is easy-to-understand and gives valuable experience to fire fighters before stepping onto the fireground. The first edition of Building Construction for the Fire Service was published in 1971. Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service so that he could save fire fighters’ lives. His passion for detail and extensive practical experience helped him to develop the most popular text on the market. His motto of: “Know your buildings,” informs every aspect of this new edition of the text. Listen to a Podcast with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition co-author Glenn Corbett to learn more about this training program! Glenn discusses his relationship with the late Frank Brannigan, the dangers of heavy construction timber, occupancy specific hazards, and other areas of emphasis within the Fourth Edition. To listen now, visit: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Building_Construction.mp3.

Author : Carl Goodson,Barbara Ellen Adams
Publisher : Fire Protection Publication
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fire extinction
ISBN : 0879391480

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Fundamentals of Wildland Firefighting by Carl Goodson,Barbara Ellen Adams Pdf

"Addresses all levels of NFPA 1051, Standard on Wildland Fire Professional Qualifications (2002 Edition)"--Page viii.

Author : American Society of Civil Engineers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Engineering mathematics
ISBN : 0784408742

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Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection by American Society of Civil Engineers Pdf

Standard ASCE/SEI/SFPE 29-05 provides the most current and proven methods for calculating the fire resistance of selected structural members and barrier assemblies.

Author : Kriss Garcia,Reinhard Kauffmann,Ray Schelble
Publisher : PennWell Books
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781593700485

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Positive Pressure Attack for Ventilation & Firefighting by Kriss Garcia,Reinhard Kauffmann,Ray Schelble Pdf

In the past decades, lightweight building construction methods and the use of manmade materials in construction and furnishings have become more and more common. The time until structural failure can be expected in a fire has been reduced, and firefighters have seen hotter fires that generate high levels of deadly gasses. But the ventilation methods used by modern firefighters have not kept pace. Positive pressure was first used in the fire service to ventilate a structure after the fire was knocked down. Authors Kriss Garcia and Reinhard Kauffmann have taken positive pressure a step further to achieve effective ventilation in coordination with aggressive fire attack, called positive pressure attack (PPA). Properly used PPA allows firefighters great control over the interior environment of a fire building, and starts at the earliest stages of the operation when ventilation can provide the greatest benefit for victims, firefighters, and the structure. With a small investment in equipment and a commitment to training, any fire department can implement PPA at the company level. Subjects covered in this book include: * Basics of positive pressure and how to maximize its effectiveness for fireground ventilation. * PPA: how effective ventilation can be coordinated to support an aggressive fire attack. * Safety considerations and limitations of PPA and positive pressure. * Other ways positive pressure blowers can be used to help victims and firefighters in a variety of situations. * Implementing PPA on a department, and how to train each engine company to become its own firefighting force that can accomplish both ventilation and fire attack.