Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings
Download or Read eBook Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings PDF written by David M. McGrail and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : David M. McGrail |
| Publisher | : PennWell Books |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781593700546 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1593700547 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings by : David M. McGrail
Book excerpt: This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe-equipped buildings ... Among the many valuable topics covered in this book are: standpipe system pressure regulating devices, pressure restricting devices and pressure reducing valves; cautious and disciplined elevator use during high-rise operations; elevator rescue operations; proper engine company suppression selection, including techniques to operate more powerful firefighting weapons with limited manpower; air support operations during high-rise emergencies, with or without an internal resource.
