Civil Service

English is an importnt qualifying subject in all competitive examinations leading to coveted and worthwhile posts in the public and private sectors. The present book is perhaps the first of its kind to meet the requirements of all major competitive examinations in the country, including those conduc... More

This book is designed to give the reader an in-depth review of 15 recognized size-up points for the different occupancies listed. In each different type of building referenced, the author covers the following: construction concerns, occupancy, apparatus and staffing, life hazard, terrain, water supp... More

Is your community prepared for a biological terrorism incident? While no community is fully equipped or funded for a major attack, it is possible to develop and implement effective local response plans, protocols, and guidelines. New from Delmar, Preparing for Biological Terrorism contains vitally i... More

Stories of today's true fire-fighting heroes are presented in this inspiring anthology--from Great Gulch to Yellowstone to riveting accounts of the FDNY's role in the September 11 tragedy and its aftermath. 16 photos.Firefighters have long been among the most admired men and women in our culture, an... More

Provides managers, architects, plant engineers, technicians, and others with a concise background in the principles of fire protection and property loss control (a new chapter on life safety elements was added to the second edition). Some of the topics are the characteristics and behavior of fire, t... More

Fire 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 hazard... More

Based on the successful course which the author has been teaching for some years at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, this text shows engineers how they can build fire protection into their products, whether they are dealing with an engineering plant, machine, building or its contents. Covering gener... More

Contents : PrefaceChapter 1. Introduction to Management in the Fire ServiceChapter 2. Management Functions in the Fire Service and Fire Officer Responsibilities Chapter 3. Commanding the Response to an Emergency IncidentChapter 4. Fire Prevention and Code EnforcementChapter 5. Fire and Life Safe... More

This publication is a primary source for making optimal decisions between cost and safety to reduce explosion danger in chemical and petroleum facilities. The accurate hazard evaluation of flammability risks associated with chemical and petrochemical locations is critical in determining the cost/saf... More

Indian Administration as a paper is being taught atthe graduate and postgraduate level in Public Administration syllabus in almostall the Indian universities. The various courses conducted by PublicAdministration institutions at the Central and State level too have beenconsidered in respect of their... More

Illustrates how to apply all the necessary theories and concepts to perform the duties of a fire officer at the I and II level.... More

A former New York City firefighter, Smith details the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco and reveals little known details through the stories of those who lived through the terrible days.Killing hundreds and leaving a city in ruins, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 stands as one of the gr... More

The Fire Fighter's Field Guide is a perfect resource for fire fighters looking to gain instant access to a wealth of information commonly needed while on the job. Topics discussed include response and size-up, search and rescue, suppression, tools and equipment, ladders, salvage and overhaul, and mu... More

Designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Fire & Life Safety Educator certification, promotion, or training examination. Your exam performance will improve after using this system.... More

Fires and firefighting in Boston from the seventeenth century to the present. Includes the Great Fire of 1872, the Cocoanut Grove fire, the Vendome fire, and others.... More

Fire Safety Engineering: Design of Structures provides the knowledge needed to design a structure which will withstand the effects of fire. The book covers everything from design concerns and philosophies, regulatory control, the behaviour characteristics of natural fires through to the properties o... More

This book is for everyone who wonders why fire engines are red, why a chief has five "bugles" while a captain has two, why fire hydrants are sometimes called "fire plugs" and why we toll bells and play bagpipes at firefighter funerals.... More