Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings

Firefighting Operations in High-Rise and Standpipe-Equipped Buildings
Author: David M. McGrail
Publisher: PennWell Books
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1593700547


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This book establishes a proper firefighting mindset and promotes maintaining preparedness for the extreme physical and mental demands of firefighting operations in high-rise and standpipe-equipped buildings ... 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.