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The Art of Reading Buildings focuses on the practical art of reading a building and applying its positive and negative attributes in developing a size-up for fireground operations that center on structure fires. First-due company officers, incident commanders, and safety officers will appreciate the practical “street-wise” lessons captured in the book. Chief officers, training officers, engineers, firefighters, and fire science degree candidates will benefit from the wide range of building construction topics covered in this text.
- Learn on-the-spot building construction assessment using the authors’ custom rapid-read street guides
- Understand the technical and practical aspects of building construction
- Develop a quick construction size-up for immediate application to fireground operations
- Recognize firefighter traps in newer and alternative-construction methods
This text covers objectives for the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Building Construction for Fire Protection course.
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Are you ready to take your fireground operations to the next level? Introducing "The Art of Reading Buildings" - the ultimate guide to reading buildings and applying their attributes for effective firefighting. Whether you're a first-due company officer, an incident commander, or a safety officer, this book will provide you with practical, street-wise lessons that will revolutionize your approach to structure fires.
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on on-the-spot building construction assessment. With our custom rapid-read street guides, you'll be able to quickly and accurately evaluate buildings, allowing for immediate application to fireground operations. No more wasting precious time trying to figure out the layout or weaknesses of a structure - "The Art of Reading Buildings" has got you covered.
But this book isn't just for fireground personnel. Chief officers, training officers, engineers, firefighters, and even fire science degree candidates will benefit greatly from the wide range of building construction topics covered within these pages. From the technical to the practical aspects of building construction, this comprehensive text has it all.
Don't fall into the traps set by newer and alternative construction methods. "The Art of Reading Buildings" will teach you how to recognize firefighter traps and navigate them safely. Your safety and the effectiveness of your team are our top priorities.
Get the edge over other fire professionals by mastering building construction. This book covers the objectives for the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Building Construction for Fire Protection course. Gain the knowledge you need to excel in your career and make a real difference on the front lines.
Don't miss out on this game-changing resource. Order your copy of "The Art of Reading Buildings" today and unlock the secrets to becoming a building construction expert.
Order now and take your fireground operations to new heights.
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