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Knowing Your Buildings: A Firefighter s Reference Guide
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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 AtoZ 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.Features 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 crossreferences between related topics Stay informed with appendixes covering statistics, NIOSH reports, additional resources, and more
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Knowing Your Buildings: A Firefighter's Reference Guide'? A: The book focuses on firefighter safety by providing an illustrated guide to building construction terms and concepts, helping learners and professionals understand critical aspects of building features and risk management.
- Q: Who is the author of this reference guide? A: The author of 'Knowing Your Buildings: A Firefighter's Reference Guide' is Craig Schwinge.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 194 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the latest edition of this book published? A: The latest edition of the book was published on April 4, 2017.
- Q: What are some key features of this guide? A: Key features include an expanded introductory section on building features, risk management chapters, new terms and definitions, and safety points highlighted throughout the text.
- Q: Does the book include visuals to aid understanding? A: Yes, the book includes photos, diagrams, drawings, and charts to clearly explain building construction materials and techniques.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both learners and professionals? A: Yes, this guide is designed to be a valuable resource for both learners and practicing fire service professionals.
- Q: What additional resources are included in the book? A: The book includes appendixes covering statistics, NIOSH reports, and additional resources related to building construction and firefighter safety.
- Q: How does this book help with risk management for firefighters? A: It provides an opening chapter on building construction and risk management, along with integrated safety notes to help firefighters understand the connection between construction materials and safety.