New Fire Engineering Books Launched
Following the recent launch of 2 new fire engineering publications, Means of Escape are giving away a copy of each.
'Firefighting Operations in high rise and standpipe equipped buildings' covers all areas associated with emergency situations within these premises.
This book establishes a firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe equipped buildings. District Chief McGrail draws from his 25 years of experience, along with the lessons learned from many other fire service professionals, to provide a foundation for success and safety during high-rise and standpipe operations.
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
Also available is 'Elevator and escalator rescue: A comprehensive guide' by Theodore Lee Jarboe and John O'Donoghue.
Written by firefighters for firefighters, Elevator and Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide contains important information for technical rescue members, training officers, and fire company members alike. This engaging and assessable book details the risks involved in elevator and escalator rescues and how to face them successfully.
Fire Engineering Books & Videos is a division of PennWell Corp., a diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for a variety of industries.
Founded in 1910, PennWell publishes 75 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, web sites, research and database services.
For further information regarding these publications and others available please visit
To win one of the above publications simply email georgie.knight@means-of-escape.com with your name, company, position, address, contact number and email stating which of the publications you would like to receive.
The closing date for entries is Friday 20th July, upon the closing date 2 entries will be drawn at random to receive a free copy of their selected publication.
Winners will be notified by email within one week of the competition close.
If you have any queries regarding PennWell Corp or the competition please contact Georgie Knight +44 (0)1268 242340 / georgie.knight@means-of-escape.com
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