EMS & Fire Science (Brady)

For courses in Fire Prevention.

Unlike other fire prevention texts—which focus on only one aspect or mostly on the code enforcement aspect of prevention—this comprehensive exploration of fire and life safety prevention takes into account the broad range of prevention activities that must be coordinated for a modern approach to prevention, as well as the scope of the issues involved in their administration. Going well beyond code enforcement and plan review, it shows students how to utilize all the tools available through public education, and how to contribute to their planning efforts by incorporating investigation activities into a coordinated strategy for loss control. Several case studies and a host of activities give students first-hand insights and experiences into applying concepts and strategies in the real world.

• Comprehensive approach to fire and life safety prevention.

  • Provides instructors and students with a single, cohesive source that combines all the elements of fire and life safety prevention in one place, and a framework for coordinating them. Ex.___

• Case Studies (7)—Contains references to various fire departments across North America.

  • Provides an opportunity for study and group discussions about real-world situations. Ex.___

• Legal Issues—Many chapters contain material about legal issues surrounding each principal aspect of a comprehensive approach to fire safety and prevention.

  • Shows students that fire prevention and safety programs cannot be undertaken single-mindedly, but must take into account a host of rules and regulations stipulated by non-fire powers. Ex.___

• Coverage of current trends—e.g., the trend toward all injury prevention; the trend toward performance codes, and problems fire departments will face with the plan review process because of that trend.

  • Keeps both instructors and students current with regard to the cutting-edge philosophies and emphases of the field. Ex.___

• Questions—In each chapter.

  • Gives instructors a convenient resource for testing or for group discussion. Ex.___

• Suggested out-of-class activities—In each chapter.

  • Helps students experience/observe chapter concepts in action from real-world examples. Ex.___

1. An Overview of the Comprehensive Approach to Prevention.


2. Planning for Fire and Life Safety Prevention.


3. The Plan Review Process: Engineering Elements in Prevention.


4. Code Enforcement/Development: Developing Quality Codes and Making Sure They Are Enforced.


5. Public Fire and Life Safety Education Programs.


6. Fire Investigation.


7. Staffing, Training and Funding Options for Prevention Programs.


8. Evaluating Prevention Programs.

Fire Prevention (Fire Science (Brady))

Jim Crawford is currently the Planning Chief and Fire Marshal for Vancouver, Washington where his responsibilities include code enforcement, plan review, fire investigation and public education activities.  Mr. Crawford served as the Fire Marshal in Portland, Oregon before moving to Vancouver.  With more than 33 years experience in the fire service, with the last 18 in senior level management, Mr. Crawford has been an active participant at the national level with the U.S. Fire Administration, The International Fire Marshal's Association (past President), the International Association of Fire Chief's and the National Association of Fire Marshals.  Mr. Crawford is the current chair for the technical committee on professional qualifications of Fire Marshals.  Mr. Crawford is the author of Fire Prevention: A Comprehensive Approach published by Brady/Prentice Hall, and is a regular columnist with Fire Rescue Magazine.  Mr. Crawford has served as adjunct faculty at the National Fire Academy.  Mr. Crawford holds an A.S. in Fire Science from Clackamas Community College (OR), and a B.S. in Management and Communications form Concordia University.  Mr. Crawford holds numerous training certificates and is a Certified Fire Inspector II from the International Code Council.

As fire departments struggle with smaller budgets and increased demands for service, innovative prevention strategies are becoming increasingly more important. Combining all the elements of fire and life safety prevention, Fire Prevention: A Comprehensive Approach is the first text to take into account the broad range of prevention activities that must be coordinated for a modern approach to prevention. Going well beyond code enforcement and plan review, it details how to utilize all the tools available through public education, and how to contribute to planning efforts by incorporating investigation activities into a coordinated strategy for loss control. Whether preparing for a career in fire and life safety prevention or currently managing these programs, Fire Prevention will help you plan effectively.

• A comprehensive approach to fire and life safety prevention
• Case Studies with real-life situations from fire departments across North America
• Coverage of current trends such as injury prevention and performance codes
• Discussion of legal issues
• Chapter questions and answers

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• Package ISBN-10: 0131026674 | ISBN-13: 9780131026674
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• Fire Prevention: A Comprehensive Approach, 1/E
  Crawford | ©2002 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 336 pages