Fire Science

'An inspirational memoir from an extraordinary woman . . . A humbling, jaw-dropping read' Viv Groskop'This book will change the way you think. Forever' CosmopolitanDr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter for eighteen years. She decides...

Stalking. Arson. Murder.Butler and West are back together... and the stakes have never been higher.When an old friend tells DS Freya West that she's being stalked by someone she met online, Freya promises to help. But there are no leads, and the dating...

The tenth edition of Hall and Greeno's leading textbook has been reviewed and updated in relation to the latest building, wiring and water regulations, new technology and new legislation. For this edition, new updates include electric vehicle charging,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781538715604Author Abby JimenezFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint ForeverPublisher ForeverWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 23mm

More complex and imposing than any other vehicle in the British emergency services, the fire engine has a long and interesting history. The earliest water pumps had been developed by the eighteenth century - basic manual pumps that had to be hauled...

'Sound, well-seasoned advice [on] how to bring wood fires into our lives.' - BBC CountryfileThe Wood Fire Handbook shows you that the soothing effect of dancing flames and glowing embers is a simple pleasure to have in our lives. Understanding...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780727763518Author Eshrar Latif, Rachel Bevan, Tom WoolleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint ICE PublishingPublisher ICE Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907558405Author Richard McMunnFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become LtdDimensions(mm) 240mm * 166mm * 6mm

We all depend on infrastructure for civilised living with the scale and sophistication of what we build ever increasing. Manifestly we all have a vested interest in construction being safe, and yet failures occur. Not infrequently these failures are...

Competition to join the fire service is fierce, with 40 applicants for every position, candidates are struggling to earn one of the few places available. If you want to get ahead of the crowd and realise your ambition to be a firefighter, it is vital to...

Murders, riots and rescues are only part of the unique memoirs shared by retired Station Officer Colin Kirkham. Destined to be an arsonist or firefighter he took the legal route to fulfil his passion to 'Dance with the Angels', collecting a lifetime of...

"Drysdale's book is by far the most comprehensive - everyone in the office has a copy...now including me. It holds just about everything you need to know about fire science." (Review of An Introduction to Fire Dynamics, 2nd Edition) After 25 years as a...

Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris: A Guideline for Forensic Experts discusses and illustrates the characteristics of different ignitable liquid products. This guideline builds on the minimum criteria of the ignitable liquid classes defined in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909229730Author Richard McMunnFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become LtdDimensions(mm) 194mm * 128mm * 12mm

As a consequence of the Grenfell Tower fire, a building safety revolution is underway for construction and property professionals. This book analyses prior significant building fires and explains the new building safety regime including the Building...

Fire Safety Law provides building-owners, managers, individual leaseholders, mortgage-lenders, landlords, and anyone involved in the purchase or sale of a flat situated within a multi-occupied block, with practical, yet comprehensive and well-researched...

This newly updated encyclopedia of fire engines from all over the world charts their history from Roman times to the super-advanced firefighting machines that we rely on today. An A-Z of fire engine manufacturers depicts each type, from General Motors in...

This textbook is directly aligned to the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, with each element of the syllabus explained in detail. Each chapter guides the student through the syllabus with references to legal frameworks and...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) are pleased to bring you Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition, the next evolution in fire investigator training. Covering...

A history of firefighting in Kent.Book InformationISBN 9780752432601Author Roger C MardonFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907558696Author Richard McMunnFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become LtdDimensions(mm) 242mm * 170mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905217083Author Neil WallingtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Jeremy Mills PublishingPublisher Jeremy Mills PublishingWeight(grams)...

Before the outbreak of the Troubles, a typical firefighter's year might have included call-outs to chimney fires, the occasional house fire or road accident, and - even more rarely - a large factory or hay shed fire. While a firefighting career was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915972231Author Maureen ShettleFormat PaperbackPage Count 532Imprint YouCaxton PublicationsPublisher YouCaxton Publications

This text covers the four forms of fire: diffusion flames, smoldering, spontaneous combustion, and premixed flames. Using a quantitative approach, the text introduces the scientific principles of fire behavior, with coverage of heat transfer, ignition,...

Fire Dynamics for Firefighters simplifies the science behind fire dynamics for all frontline and trainee firefighters. Firefighters are accountable for keeping up to date with their professional development and training through self-study.Book...

A raw, eye-opening memoir from a North East firefighter, charting her journey into the male dominated heart of the British Fire and Rescue Service.Lifting the Fire Hydrant Lid follows young, idealistic recruit, Kate Fullen, as she negotiates training...

* Shortlisted for the Palestine Book Awards 2016* Modern warfare has a new form. The days of international combat are fading. So how do major world powers maintain control over their people today? This book is a disturbing insight into the new ways...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912687046Author Laura PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Law Brief PublishingPublisher Law Brief Publishing

Completing a full scene assessment upon arrival at an incident can significantly lower the overall risks, as well allow for a more effective response. Reading Fire supports frontline practitioners in gathering information upon arrival at an incident,...

Reading Fire examines the selection of appropriate tactics for the stages of fire development and burning profiles and includes a detailed comparison of techniques, including Tactical Ventilation, Transitional Attack, Water Application and Nozzle...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906600259Author Paul GrimwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 380Imprint Jeremy Mills PublishingPublisher Jeremy Mills PublishingWeight(grams)...

On November 8, 2018, the ferocious Camp Fire laid waste to almost the entire town of Paradise, California, a community of 27,000 people. At least 85 died, images of the fire transfixed viewers across the world and the resulting devastation yielded a...

A Complete Facility Fire Brigade Training SolutionThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are pleased to bring you the Second Edition of Facility Fire Brigade: Principles and Practice, a...

Turn an ordinary piece of wood into a fire-burned masterpiece!If you're a crafter or an artist looking for something new and different, try pyrography. With this type of art, you use a heated instrument to burn images and words into wood. By using...

Chemicals Used for Illegal Purposes helps hazmat professionals and others determine if chemicals at a suspicious site could be used to make illegal substances such as drugs, explosives, pyrotechnics, nerve agents, and other toxins. It profiles dangerous...

Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations continues the tradition of excellence in fire fighter education. It offers you a well-rounded foundation for success in professional fire fighting, while helping you prepare for qualifying exams...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911148104Author Paul GrimwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 452Imprint D & M Heritage PressPublisher D & M Heritage Press

Blast Effects on Buildings showcases the latest practical guidance on designing buildings to optimise their resilience to blast loading. Focused specifically on the design of commercial buildings, it is an indispensable guide to help engineers reduce the...

This book sets out the urgent changes to practices and behaviours required to build a new building safety regime in the UK and prevent a similar tragedy to the fire at Grenfell Tower from reoccurring. The inquiry into the fire and the independent Hackitt...