Principles of Fire Prevention

Explains not only the critical factors in leading a successful fire prevention program, but also the why - the value of fire prevention, protection and associated programs in reducing the loss of property and life.

Follows the National Fire Academy FESHE course outline for Fire Prevention for national standardized training.

Describes how fire prevention efforts evolved and reports out on current statistics and recent fire events to offer a realistic perspective on the threats of fire.

References applicable building codes and the 2009 Edition of NFPA Standard 1031 to keep up to date with the latest requirements in fire prevention and inspection.

Discusses the functions of a fire prevention program –plan review, inspections, investigations, and public education, as well as the logistics - record-keeping, and personnel and financial management.

Reports current fire statistics to illustrate the reality of fire loss in the nation.

Highlights recent fire events and the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and explains how a strong fire prevention program can serve to mitigate fire losses – both property and loss of life.

Discusses opportunities in fire prevention education, including new information on the National Fire Academy FESHE program.

Explains how to conduct residential inspections and offers information on the latest inspection software.

Provides new projects to apply the information learned in the book.