Safety managers today are required to go beyond compliance with the latest fire codes to implement proactive fire safety management programs that improve profitability. By reducing property loss insurance premiums and fostering an efficient work environment to help realize quality gains, safety managers can add to the bottom line; however, they need a solid understanding of the duties and responsibilities for which they are accountable.
The
Fire Safety Management Handbook
is every safety manager’s must-have guide for developing a successful fire safety management program. Emphasizing proactive fire safety activities that achieve optimal results, the text presents the key elements that comprise an effective fire safety management program, including a basic knowledge of:
Types and functions of fire control equipment
Identification and control of hazardous materials
Homeland security during disasters and emergencies
Fire chemistry, building construction, and efforts to reduce losses due to fire
Commonly installed fire detection systems and their maintenance and inspection
National Fire Codes (NFPA) and federal, state, and local legislation and enforcement
Available resources, fire safety organizations, and the United States Fire Administration (USFA)
To provide current and future safety professionals with a better understanding of emergency management within the fire safety discipline, each chapter of the
Third Edition
includes learning objectives at the beginning and questions at the end. Case studies have been added, codes and standards have been updated, and a new chapter on emergency response planning has been included. Plus, a school fire safety plan that can be used as a template is now part of the appendices.