Fire prevention and fire extinction by James Braidwood
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"Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction" by James Braidwood is a detailed scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book extensively discusses fire safety, prevention techniques, and fire-fighting strategies developed by Braidwood, who was a pioneering figure in the establishment of organized fire brigades. It serves as both a memoir of Braidwood’s career and a manual for fire management, emphasizing the importance of discipline, training, and the proper use of fire-fighting equipment.
The opening of the work presents the author's credentials and offers a historical context for fire management, illustrating the evolution of fire-fighting from chaotic methods to a more systematic approach led by Braidwood himself. Braidwood reflects on the early days of fire brigades, sharing anecdotes of his experiences in Edinburgh, where he implemented crucial reforms after devastating fires highlighted the need for organized efforts in fire suppression. Additionally, he underscores the necessity of proper building construction and public education in preventing fires, laying the foundation for the extensive knowledge shared throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Braidwood, James, 1800-1861 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fire prevention and fire extinction |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TH: Technology: Building construction |
| Subject | Fire prevention |
| Subject | Fire extinction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26440 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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