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In 1971, Francis L. Brannigan created Building Construction for the Fire Service, a groundbreaking resource offering a comprehensive description of building construction available to firefighters. The legacy of Frank Brannigan's work continues with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Seventh Edition. The Seventh Edition meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate's Core-level course called Building Construction for Fire Protection (C0275). Published in partnership with the National Fire Protection Association and updated by Glenn P. Corbett, Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Seventh Edition is a vital resource for fire officers, instructors, active and aspiring firefighters, those studying for promotion, individuals taking civil service examinations, and fire science students. It is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines engaging content and interactive teaching features to support instructors and help prepare students for their career in firefighting. This new edition features: NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code: The Seventh Edition is updated to meet the requirements of the 2024 edition of NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code. This code provides requirements for construction, fire protection, and occupancy features necessary for safeguarding life, health, property, and public welfare. New or expanded content on the following topics: Seismic loads - Anticipating fire loads on modern ""signature"" buildings Flashovers NFFF Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Solar panel installations Building collapse Type II / Wooden construction Type III / Ordinary construction Tall timber structures Safety issues surrounding vacant buildings Historical perspective on fire-resistive construction methods ""Green"" construction materials and methods Importance of communications about fire loads between firefighters and fire prevention personnel Methods of protecting steel against fire Scenario-Based Learning: Case Studies in each chapter foster critical-thinking skills by walking learners through specific scenarios. Safety Considerations: Numerous tips address firefighting, safety concerns, and additional material for application on the fireground. Wrap-Up: Chapter Summaries, Key Terms, Challenging Questions, and Suggested Readings promote mastery of learning objectives and Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Learn from the most respected fire training resource on building construction today.

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Glenn Corbett, P.E. is an Assistant Professor of Fire Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He also serves as Technical Editor of Fire Engineering magazine, as an Assistant Chief of the Waldwick, New Jersey Fire Department, and a member of the New Jersey State Fire Code Council. He is a former president of the New Jersey Society of Fire Service Instructors. He was a member of the Federal Advisory Committee to the National Construction Safety Team that investigated the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster and the fire at the Station nightclub in Rhode Island. His past code enforcement experience includes serving as the Administrator of Engineering Services of the San Antonio, Texas Fire Department and as a Fire Protection Consultant in the City of Austin, Texas Fire Department. Francis L. Brannigan has decades of experience as a professional fire protection specialist. During World War II he directed a naval fire fighting school, commanded a sea going fire fighting unit, and was chief in the Army-Navy-Pancanal fire protection organization. He served for years as Public Safety Liaison for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. He developed programs for fire officers as well as a fire loss program. Mr. Brannigan has been honored by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers with full membership even though his degree was not taken in engineering. For various years he served on various committee on the National Fire Protection Association. In addition, the Chesapeake Chapter of International Society of Fire Instructors founded the Francis Brannigan Instructor of the Year Award in his honor.

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