Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service (häftad, eng)

In 1971, Francis L. Brannigan created Building Construction for the Fire Service, a groundbreaking resource offering a comprehensive description of building construction available to firefighters. The legacy of Frank Brannigan’s work continues with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Seventh Edition with Navigate Advantage Access.

The Seventh Edition meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate's Core-level course called Building Construction for Fire Protection (C0275). Published in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association and updated by Glenn P.

Corbett, Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Seventh Edition with Navigate Advantage Access is a vital resource for fire officers, instructors, active and aspiring firefighters, those studying for promotion, individuals taking civil service examinations, and fire science students.

It is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines engaging content and interactive teaching features to support instructors and help prepare students for their career in firefighting. This new digital and print edition features the following updates:NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code: The Seventh Edition is updated to meet the requirements of the 2024 edition of NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code.

This code provides requirements for construction, fire protection, and occupancy features necessary for safeguarding life, health, property, and public welfare. New or expanded content on the following topics:- Seismic loads- Anticipating fire loads on modern “signature” buildings- Flashovers- NFFF Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives- Solar panel installations- Building collapse- Type II / Wooden construction- Type III / Ordinary construction- Tall timber structures- Safety issues surrounding vacant buildings- Historical perspective on fire-resistive construction methods- ”Green” construction materials and methods- Importance of communications about fire loads between firefighters and fire prevention personnel- Methods of protecting steel against fire- Scenario-Based Learning: Case Studies in each chapter foster critical-thinking skills by walking learners through specific scenarios.

- Safety Considerations: Numerous tips address firefighting, safety concerns, and additional material for application on the fireground. - Wrap-Up: Chapter Summaries, Key Terms, Challenging Questions, and Suggested Readings promote mastery of learning objectives and Job Performance Requirements (JPRs).

Navigate Advantage Access provides key teaching and learning resources to help every student engage in deeper learning and succeed in their careers:- Instructor resources include Learning Objectives, Lesson Plans, Lecture Outlines, and Lesson Slides. - Student resources include an eBook, Audiobook, Learning Objectives, Lecture Outlines, Lesson Plans, Lesson Slides, Videos, and Flashcards in addition to the printed textbook.

Francis L. Brannigan devoted his long career to reducing firefighter injuries and death. Learn lifesaving knowledge and skills from the most respected fire training resource on building construction today. Can’t find what you are looking for? Please contact us directly at [email protected] to purchase eBooks and Instructor Resources We’re happy to help.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	474 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Utgivningsdatum	2026-05-04
ISBN	9781284316957