| Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition
Francis L. Brannigan, Glenn P. Corbett, National Fire Protection Association
ISBN-13: 9780763744946
ISBN-10: 0763744948
$88.95 (Sugg. US List)
Hardcover
348 Pages
© 2008
In 1971, Francis L. Brannigan created Building Construction for the Fire Service.
His goal was to offer the most comprehensive building construction
resource available to fire fighters in order to save fire fighter’s
lives. This book is the Fourth Edition of that groundbreaking resource.
The Fourth Edition
honors Frank Brannigan’s legacy by continuing his passion for detail
and extensive practical experience. His motto, “Know your buildings,”
impacts every aspect of this new edition. The Fourth Edition
continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to deliver
technical information about different building types and their unique
hazards. It presents critical firefighting information in an
easy-to-understand format and ensures that fire fighters have the
knowledge they need before they step onto the fireground.
The Fourth Edition
is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines
groundbreaking content with dynamic new features to support instructors
and to help prepare students for the job.
The Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students.
- Chapters
have been reorganized into three sections: the fundamentals of building
construction, building types, and special hazards.
The features found in the Fourth Edition will help readers take the next step in becoming outstanding fire fighters. These features include:
- Words from Brannigan—Words of experience from a master.
- Tactical Considerations—Important, life-saving tips designed to keep fire fighters safe.
Now supported by instructor and student resources including:
- Instructor’s ToolKit CD-ROM
- Student Workbook
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