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Water-Resistant Design and Construction
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 49.95Intended for architects, construction managers, contractors, and building inspectors. This book contains case studies from Hong Kong, Switzerland, Rome, and Canada. It also includes SI units. more...
McGraw-Hill's Firefighter Exams
McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 18.00PREPARE FOR YOUR FIREFIGHTER'S EXAM WITH A TOP EXPERT AND EDUCATOR-AND JOIN AMERICA'S BRAVEST! Chief Ronald Spadafora of the New York City Fire Department has created this test prep guide and career handbook to give you the very latest information about firefighter testing and employment. With three decades of experience in the fire service,... more...
Modern Protective Structures
Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 159.95Tackling the analytical, design, assessment, and hazard mitigation issues associated with short-duration dynamic loads, this book examines how impulsive loads affect various types of structures. It provides the necessary material to help ensure the safety of persons, assets, and projects. more...
Firefighters Then and Now
Teacher Created Materials Publishing 2006; US$ 8.99Firefighters are community heroes and their job is to help wherever there is trouble. Firefighters must be well trained, wear protective uniforms, and ride on trucks that are equipped to fight fires. Firefighters and the equipment they use today have changed significantly over the years. more...
Becoming a Firefighter
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 2008; US$ 5.99About 353,000 firefighters are currently employed nationwide. Employment opportunities for firefighters are rising, and applicants should expect fierce competition. Becoming a Firefighter includes critical information on everything from what firefighters really do on the job, to how they are selected, to the types of jobs available. This book also... more...
Fire in the Fryer
Andrews UK 2011; US$ 5.99Harey the rabbit decides to deep-fry some chips for a barbecue. He fills the fryer too much and abandons it while he goes off to play, allowing it to burst into flames. more...
The Flame Within
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2013; US$ 29.95A former City of Milwaukee firefighter, the author writes his memoir with candor, depth, spice and emotional insight. He lays out the tumultuous events that led him as a youth into the profession, and the wealth of eye-opening experiences along the way. He plumbs the character of the firefighters and paramedics who answer the call for rescue--but also... more...
Prevention of Premature Staining in New Buildings
Taylor and Francis 2002; US$ 149.95The appearance of ugly staining early in a buildings life, ruins an otherwise pleasing appearance, tarnishes the image of the owners and gives rise to costly refurbishment works. In this book Phil Parnham raises a number of questions that should be considered whenever a new building is being designed or built. These are: * why has staining become... more...
Evaluation of Fire Safety
Wiley 2004; US$ 165.00Fire safety is a major concern in many industries, particularly as there have been significant increases in recent years in the quantities of hazardous materials in process, storage or transport. Plants are becoming larger and are often situated in or close to densely populated areas, and the hazards are continually highlighted with incidents such... more...
Understanding Lightning and Lightning Protection
Wiley 2006; US$ 95.00The advent of complex intelligent structures and low-voltage electronic installations within buildings requires increasingly sophisticated lightning protections techniques. As a multimedia book, Understanding Lightning and Lightning Protection is a unique, interactive self-teaching tool that provides an in-depth understanding of lightning protection.... more...









