Principles of Fire Prevention Paperback - 2010 - 2nd Edition

PRINCIPLES OF FIRE PREVENTION, 2E is the ideal book to address our nation's efforts at fire prevention and the importance of reducing fire loss. Based on the National Fire Academy FESHE course for Fire Prevention, this book helps readers understand the value of fire prevention, protection and associated programs. This new edition focuses on recent fire events, important lessons learned, and how a strong fire prevention program can serve to mitigate the threat of fire. Current statistics, building codes and references to the 2009 Edition of NFPA Standard 1031 are reflected in this edition to ensure readers remain up to date. In addition, PRINCIPLES OF FIRE PREVENTION, 2E covers the elements of public education, plan review, inspection and investigation, as well as the logistics of staffing and financial management so that readers are fully prepared to lead a successful fire prevention program. . Benefits: NEW! Reports current fire statistics to illustrate the reality of fire loss in the nation. Discusses the functions of a fire prevention program plan review, inspections, investigations, and public education, as well as the logistics - record-keeping, and personnel and financial management. NEW! Reports current fire statistics to illustrate the reality of fire loss in the nation. NEW! Highlights recent fire events and the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and explains how a strong fire prevention program can serve to mitigate fire losses ? both property and loss of life. NEW! Describes public education initiatives and the necessity in communicating fire safety to the community. NEW! Explains how to conduct residential inspections and offers information on the latest inspection software. NEW! Provides new projects to apply the information learned in the book. Explains not only the critical factors in leading a successful fire prevention program, but also the why - the value of fire prevention, protection and associated progra