Manufacturing Mill Fire; Methuen, Massachusetts
Manufacturing Mill Fire; Methuen, Massachusetts

Author: U. S. Fire Administration

Publisher: FEMA

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13:

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This body of work provides detailed information on the nature of an explosion and fire in an industrial complex in Methuen, Massachusetts on December 11, 1995 which injured 37 people and destroyed nearly one million square feet of manufacturing space. It will assist policymakers who must decide on allocations of resources between fire and other pressing problems, and within the fire service to improve codes and code enforcement, training, public fire education, building technology, and other related areas

Principles of Fire Protection
Principles of Fire Protection

Author: Arthur E. Cote

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780877653455

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This thorough introduction to fire safety basics covers everything from fire codes to construction! Written by experts, Principles of Fire Protection presents fire science students and new fire protection personnel with the fundamental methods of fire protection, prevention, and suppression. Twelve clear, concise chapters bring students the basics on fire hazards of materials, extinguishing agents, fire codes and standards, loss investigation and analysis, fire department organization, and much more! Each chapter includes a summary of key points and a complete reference listing. This Second Edition text is an ideal learning tool for introductory college courses, self-study, and in-service programs.