Building Construction: Methods and Materials for the Fire Service (Brady Fire) (Paperback)

by Michael L. Smith (Author)

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Product Description
Author Mike Smith has extensive knowledge and experience in both the fire service and construction industries, this book emphasizes the impact that an understanding of the principles of building construction has on firefighting strategy. It explains building materials and processes that are involved in the construction of structures and provides students with the knowledge required to operate safely and effectively within residential or commercial buildings. Discussions of actual incidents experienced by the author and case studies containing critical thinking questions give students a better understanding of what to expect in the field.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (February 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131172514
• ISBN-13: 978-0131172517
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #240,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...Wow!!!, September 6, 2007

By	Pierre Yves Authier (Gatineau, Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a firefighter involves a pretty wide range of "Knowledges". Nobody could say that they know everything or else that they are self-confident 100% in each areas of "Knowledges". For my part, building construction was (and is still!) an area that I have to study hard. This book, is an excellent tool. Even if my primary spoken language is french (I sure have some basis in english...), I can say that I have improved my knowledge of building construction with the help of that great book!

1.0 out of 5 stars There are much better options., March 19, 2009

By	Professional Firefighter (Lakewood, OH) - See all my reviews

This text is absolutely terrible. There are a great number of contradictions, and untrue statements. I realize that this is a first edition, but I can not believe that any knowlegeable fire service personnel reviewed this book before it was published. The IFSTA 2nd edition or Brannigan's 4th edition are both much better choices. To the fire chiefs out there that are choosing books for promotional exams: Do not choose this one! I couldn't wait to get to the end. The trouble is, now I have to go back and try to make sense of the many contradictions and mistakes. The worst part is that a great deal of basic and important information that should have been included was left out.

5.0 out of 5 stars Mike has written a very detailed book on building construction. , July 22, 2008

By	Alfred E. Mullins "Al Bonzo Mullins" (VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A very detailed and exhaustive text on building construction. This book goes a long way to bring all aspects into play so the firefighter can understand building construction very well.... I am still in the process of finishing the book but it appears to be very good.