Howard J. Hill, Assistant Chief (Ret.), FDNY
In his new book, author Howard J. Hill describes building construction features and how to recognize collapse dangers for all types of buildings and construction methods.
The book contains a wealth of useful information, including discussions about:
Failure Point is an important resource for chief officers, company officers, firefighters, and code officials. It meets Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) requirements for the Building Construction for Fire Protection course.
Features and Benefits:
Contents: Introduction; Fire-induced damage to buildings; An analysis of structural damage; Risk management for the fire service; Preventing fire-induced building collapses; Index