Fire Protection Systems, A. Maurice Jones, Delmar, 2008

A practical understanding of fire protection systems is essential to effective management of a fire scene.

Fire Protection Systems focuses on the operational characteristics and abilities of different types of systems and equipment that are used during fire department operations to access a water source, apply a suppression agent to control a particular type of fire, provide information concerning the location of a fire, and more.

Systematic, easy-to-understand coverage thoroughly explores various types of active fire protection systems and components, how they operate, and the requirements for installation, making this a valuable learning tool for firefighters and a handy resource for design professionals.

Features Of This Book:

  • explores fire alarm and detection systems, fire suppression systems, and control and management systems, including how they are used by fire departments during emergencies, to provide firefighters with a practical application of system concepts
  • extensive graphics and photos illustrate actual systems, systems components, and systems in use, to provide a visual application of the concepts
  • features fire protection systems from the perspectives of the contractor, insurance agent, and enforcement delegate to explain how the components and systems function and operate in the real world
  • Correlates to the National Fire Academy's FESHE course objectives for Fire Protection Systems

    8" x 9", 502 pages, B&W photos and illustrations, softbound, ISBN: 978-1-4018-6262-6, BF8018 / $53.95

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