Encyclopedia of Fire Protection
Easy-To-Use, Single Resource Reference with Extensive Fire Protection Info and Searchable CD-ROM

By Dennis Nolan - First Edition

The fire protection industry is changing at a fast pace, with new terms, codes, organizations, and other information being introduced every year.

The Encyclopedia of Fire Protection provides extensive and up-to-date definitions of fire protection terms, often delving into the background and derivation of terms. This easy-to-use, single-source reference also includes the complete contents on a searchable CD-ROM

• Extensive and timely listings keep readers up-to-date on current fire protection terminology
• Pictures, diagrams, tables, and graphs facilitate an understanding of terms and concepts
• Extensive list of codes and standards used in the fire service, including NFPA and O.S.H.A.
• Listing of related Internet sites directs you to more information on fire protection, including fire safety organizations, NFPA standards, fire resistance ratings, and more
• A special section on notable fires throughout history provides an interesting look at fire protection and how it has progressed
• Listing of fire safety organizations

Contents:

About the Author.
Acknowledgments.
Table of Contents.
Scope.
Preface.
Encyclopedia Listings, A-Z.
Notable Fires Throughout History.
Fire Safety Organizations.
NFPA Standards, Recommended Practices,
Guides and Codes.
Code and Standard Making Organizations Containing FIre Safety Requirements.
Fire Resistance Standards.
Fire Protection Person of the Year.
University Programs in Fire Safety Engineering.
Acronyms.
Bibliography.