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Encyclopedia of Fire Protection

by Dennis Nolan

ISBN13: 9780766808690
ISBN10: 0766808696
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Designed as an informative reference manual for the beginning fire protection/ engineering student or practicing professional, Encyclopedia of Fire Protection, 2nd Edition is a useful tool for classroom training or as a handy desk reference. Full of insightful information, this edition remains current with the ever changing fire protection industry. Current terminology, codes, organizations and other need to know information is presented in a reader-friendly, engaging format.

Synopsis:

The fire protection industry is changing at a fast pace, with new terms, codes, organizations, and other information being introduced every year. The Encyclopedia of Fire Protection provides extensive and up-to-date definitions of fire protection terms, often delving into the background and derivation of terms. This easy-to-use, single-source reference also includes the complete contents on a searchable CD-ROM. (Keywords: Firefighting)
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About the Author

Dennis Nolan is a registered professional engineer in Fire Protection Engineering in the state of California with a B.S. in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and an M.S. from Florida Institute of Technology. He has been listed in various Who's Who publications for over 15 years and was nominated to appear in the publication "Outstanding Individuals of the 20th Century."
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Table of Contents

Encyclopedia Listings, A-Z. Notable Fires Throughout History. US Firefighter Fatalities, 1977-2003. Fire Safety Organizations. Fire Service Job Descriptions. Fire Service Apparatus. Code-and Standard-Making Organizations Containing Fire Safety Requirements. Fire-Resistance Ratings. College/University Programs in Fire Safety/Science Administration and Management. University Programs in Fire Safety Engineering. Acronyms. Bibliography.

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ISBN:
9780766808690
Author:
Nolan, Dennis
Publisher:
Delmar Thomson Learning
Location:
South Africa
Subject:
Fire Science
Subject:
Fire protection engineering
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Subject:
Fire Science; Encyclopedia; Fire Protection
Copyright:
2001
Series Volume:
332.
Publication Date:
August 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
24 cm. +
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