Introduction to Fire Prevention (Brady Fire)

Introduction to Fire Prevention, 7/e

James C. Robertson

The prevention of unwanted fire has long been considered the responsibility of the modern-day fire department; however, other agencies and organizations play a vital part in educating the public about fire prevention. From the responsibilities of the fire department to the role of the private and public sectors, this best-selling text present a broad-based look at fire prevention including arson suppression, fire safety education, and code enforcement. The seventh edition has been updated to include the refinement of coverage of performance based codes, code change recommendations as a result of the tragic events of 9/11, fire safety research with continuing application, and a case study of a very successful fire safety program, all while meeting the FESHE curriculum learning objectives, with all new color photographs, and new key terms and objectives for each chapter.

Features Include:

• Cross-walked to FESHE learning objectives
• All-new color photographs throughout
• Key Terms and Chapter Objectives
• Refinement of coverage of performance based codes
• Code change recommendations as a result of the tragic events of 9/11
• Fire safety research with continuing application
• A case study outlining one jurisdiction’s very effective fire safety program

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Other Titles of Interest:

Crawford, Fire Prevention: A Comprehensive Approach (0-13-032223-7)

DeHaan, Kirk’s Fire Investigation, 6^th ed. (0-13-171922-X)

Edwards, Fire Service Personnel Management, 2^nd ed. (0-13-117766-4)

Smith, Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground (0-13-061451-3)

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James C. Robertson, MIFireE, received an A.S. in Fire Protection at Oklahoma State University and a B.S. with specialization in Fire Administration from the University of Southern California. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, retiring as Commander. He served as both a career and volunteer firefighter for 15 years. Robertson was an instructor for the University of Maryland’s Fire Service program, as Assistant Fire Chief in Gainesville FL and represented the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the Southern and Midwest states. Robertson served as Maryland’s State Fire Marshal for eighteen years.

Chapter 1: History and Philosophy of Fire Prevention

Chapter 2: Status of Education, Engineering and Enforcement in the United States

Chapter 3: Public Fire and Life Safety Education Programs

Chapter 4: Enforcing Fire Safety Compliance

Chapter 5: Fire Safety Inspection Procedures

Chapter 6: Preparing Fire Service Personnel for Fire Prevention Duties

Chapter 7: Organization and Administration of Municipal Fire Prevention Units

Chapter 8: Instilling Positive Fire Reaction

Chapter 9: Fire Prevention Efforts of the Private Sector

Chapter 10: Fire Prevention Responsibilities of the Public Sector

Chapter 11: Fire Prevention Through Arson Suppression

Chapter 12: International Practices in Fire Prevention

Chapter 13: Fire Prevention Research

Chapter 14: Proving Fire Prevention Works