One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of fire streams. The various types of fire streams are identified as well as the methods used to produce them, emphasizing the operation of nozzles and the different kinds of friction loss. Designed to be used with the Robert J.…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice fireman, this guide covers the topic of rope usage. Developed from and designed to be used with the Brady Firefighting Service Transparencies on rope and the International Fire Service Training Association Manual No. 101, "Forcible Entry, Rope and Portable…

One of a set of fourteen instructional outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers the topic of protective breathing equipment. The various types of breathing equipment and their use are described as well as the major respiratory hazards such as smoke and gases. This outline is to be used in conjunction with the…

This miniproduct safety unit is designed as a flexible resource unit and has material for one or several class periods. It is intended to give students some basic information about flammable fabrics and government rules regulating them. There is also information about the new flame resistant materials and their care and maintenance. The unit…

This manual is one of a series developed for public education on smoke detectors. First, basic facts are given including guidelines for selection and purchasing, installation, maintenance, and what to do if the alarm goes off. Second, five case studies are presented which are examples of public education programs. (The script to one slide…

The state of the art of home fire safety educational material was reviewed to prepare a bibliography of home fire safety educational materials available from major public and private sources. Sources contacted were: National Fire Protection Association, National Safety Council, U.S. government agencies, private publishers and film distributors,…

These guidelines provide a handbook for use by federal organizations in structuring physical security and risk management programs for their automatic data processing facilities. This publication discusses security analysis, natural disasters, supporting utilities, system reliability, procedural measures and controls, off-site facilities,…

This discussion of fire research emphasizes test procedures and architectural element performance. Measurement and simulation of fire conditions establish "fire load" specifications, structural influences, and corridor surface lining data. Topics studied include--(1) fire endurance of building elements, (2) material flammability, (3)…

Results of evaluation are reported for a safety program devised by Head Start teachers and California Division of Forestry personnel to teach fire prevention education to Head Start children. Chapters describe the place of fire prevention in Head Start and causes of fire starting behavior in children. The Head Start Fire Prevention Kit is also…

Two air-supported membranes covering concrete shells house a swimming pool, 5,000-place seating for athletic competitions, 6,000-place seating for scholastic and ceremonial convocations, lockers, showers, offices, study space, and dining facilities. (Author/MLF)

Discussed are causes of fires that occur in school science laboratories and ways of preventing them. (RH)

Describes what the interaction between the trend to centralized control of building operation and the increased capabilities of computers means to building design and operation today and in the future. (Author/DN)

A study completed by the fire department of the City of Winnipeg has documented the effectiveness of smoke detectors in reducing fire losses. The entire Winnipeg fire prevention program is described. (MLF)