Fire Protection Equipment and Systems

Features

For courses in Fire Suppression and Protection Systems, Fire Code, Introduction to Fire Science

Fire Suppression and Protection Systems for the Fire Service provides practical insight for fire service personnel in the area of fire suppression and protection systems and meets the FESHE (Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education) course outcomes for Fire Protection Systems. It is written by an Assistant Chief and 35-year veteran of the FDNY who has more than 20 years of teaching experience at the college level. Case studies throughout the text correlate the material to real life situations encountered by first responders, and concepts and ideas concerning fire extinguishing agents and detection devices are explained from a Fire Chief’s perspective, making them easy to understand. This text offers a good foundation for college study in the field of fire science and fire protection engineering.

Hallmark Features

Real world approach—Case studies throughout the book provide practical information concerning real-life situations.

Visually engaging—Photographs, drawings, and tables throughout the book offer visual perspective of material presented.

• Photos taken by author during on-site visits offer a real-world view of the fire scene.
• Drawings and illustrations generated from the fire protection industry provide the latest information on fire suppression and protection systems.
• Tables, such as the Table of Inert Gases, make referencing essential information easily accessible for students. 

Effective study tools—Course Objectives summarize priority information at the beginning of each chapter.

• Summary of information is provided at the conclusion of every chapter. 
• Review questions are provided at the end of every chapter. 

Covers the latest trends—Addresses clean agents being used to replace halons in “green” buildings as an important aspect of sustainable design technology.

• A chapter on clean agents describes their effectiveness and applications. 

Fire Suppression and Protection Systems for the Fire Service provides practical insight for fire service personnel in the area of fire suppression and protection systems and meets the FESHE (Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education) course outcomes for Fire Protection Systems. It is written by an Assistant Chief and 35-year veteran of the FDNY who has more than 20 years of teaching experience at the college level. Case studies throughout the text correlate the material to real life situations encountered by first responders, and concepts and ideas concerning fire extinguishing agents and detection devices are explained from a Fire Chief’s perspective, making them easy to understand. This text offers a good foundation for college study in the field of fire science and fire protection engineering.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION AND WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

1. Introduction

2. Water-based Fire Suppression Systems – Properties, Supply and Additives

3. Sprinkler Fire Suppression Systems

4. Standpipe Fire Suppression Systems

5. Conventional Foam and Compressed Air Foam Fire Suppression Systems

6. Water Mist and Water Spray Fire Suppression Systems

UNIT 2: NON-WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

7. Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression Systems

8. Inert Gas and INERGEN Fire Suppression Systems

9. Dry Chemical and Wet Chemical Fire Suppression Systems

10. Combustible Metal Suppression Agents

UNIT 3: HALON AND CLEAN AGENT REPLACEMENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

11. Halon Fire Suppression Systems

12. Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems

13. Fire Detection and Alarm Fire Protection Systems

14. Smoke Management Fire Protection Systems

15. Passive Fire Protection Systems