Special Data Information Package
Special Data Information Package

Author: National Fire Protection Association. Fire Analysis and Research Division

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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This package contains three kinds of material: Statistical information, including cause tables, about structure fires in properties that are vacant or idle, properties undergoing construction, demolition or renovation and contactors' sheds ... ; published investigation reports; shorter incident descriptions from "Firewatch" or "Bimonthly" columns in Fire Journal or NFPA Journal and exerpts from other studies.

Vacant Residential Building Fires
Vacant Residential Building Fires

Author: Barry Leonard

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13: 1437938280

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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. This report is based on 2006 to 2008 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). According to the report, an estimated 28,000 vacant residential building fires occur annually in the U.S., resulting in an estimated average of 45 deaths, 225 injuries, and $900 million in property loss. Vacant residential fires are considered part of the residential fire problem as they comprise approximately 7 percent of residential building fires. In addition, intentional is the leading cause of vacant residential building fires which are more prevalent in July (9 percent), due in part to an increase in intentional fires on July 4 and 5. Finally, almost all vacant residential building fires are non-confined and half spread to involve the entire building. Charts and tables.

Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services
Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services

Author: Arthur E. Cote

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 616

ISBN-13: 9780877655770

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Apply the experience of dozens of leading authorities with the new Organizing for Fire and Rescue Services. This special fire service edition of NFPA's Fire Protection Handbook is comprised of 35 informative chapters that present the big picture in a single volume. All the topics fire service managers and fire and life safety educators need to know about are here including: Fire and fire science basics including fire data collection and databases, and use of incident data and statistics Information on fire and life safety education including how to reach high-risk groups, understanding media, and evaluation techniques Guidance on fire department administration and operations, pre-incident planning, EMS, training, apparatus and equipment, PPE, managing response to haz-mat incidents, rescue operations, fireground operations, and more! Order your copy today and put time-tested knowledge to work for you!

Collapse of Burning Buildings
Collapse of Burning Buildings

Author: Vincent Dunn

Publisher: PennWell Books

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780878149025

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Learn how to protect yourself from collapse by understanding why it occurs and the signs that lead to it. Dunn reviews general building design and construction methods, along with the types of collapse that may occur. He also documents hazards that occur with master stream operations and buildings under construction. Contents: General collapse information Constructive terms of building design Building construction: Firefighting problems and structural hazards Masonry wall collapse Collapse dangers of parapet walls Wood floor collapse Lightweight steel roof collapse Lightweight wood truss collapse Ceiling collapse Stairway collapse Fire escape collapse Wood-frame building collapse Collapse hazards of buildings under construction Collapse caused by master stream operation Search and rescue at a building collapse Safety precautions prior to collapse Post-fire analysis Appendix: Post-fire analysis.