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HM Fire Service Inspectorate: Fire Service Manuals

This is the official publication series for the fire service by HM Fire Service Inspectorate, setting out the best practice for firefighters. Volumes 1 & 2 will also be of interest to private sector or overseas readers concerned with fire safety. For easy use, the manuals are divided into four subject categories.

Volume 1: Fire Service Technology, Equipment & Media.

Inspection and Equipment. Published: 5th September 2003 ISBN: 0113412746. $32.00

Physics and Chemistry. Published: 29th April 1998 ISBN: 0113411820 $30.00

Communications and Mobilising . Published: 29th July 1998 ISBN: 0113411855 $38.00

Firefighting Foam (Technical). Published: 2nd May 2000 ISBN: 011341188X $30.00

Hydraulics and Water Supply. Published: 31st May 2001 ISBN: 0113412169 $30.00

Appliances and Ladders. ISBN: 011341238X $30.00

Volume 2: Fire Service Operations

Cylinder and Natural Gas Incidents. Published: 22nd August 2003 ISBN: 0113412266 $32.00

Tactical Ventilation and Compartment Fires. Published: 16th December 1997 ISBN: 0113411758 $32.00

Electricity. Published: 30th January 1998 ISBN: 011341112X $30.00

Firefighting Foam (Operational). Published: 21st December 1998 ISBN: 0113411863 $36.00

Incident Command, 2nd edition. Published: 3rd September 2002 ISBN: 0113412800 $32.00

Aircraft Incidents. Published: 23rd December 1999 ISBN: 0113411928 $32.00

Marine Incidents. Published: 28th June 1999 ISBN: 0113412312 $32.00

Petrochemical Incidents. Published: 29th August 2000 ISBN: 0113412274 $32.00

Rope Working. Published: 3rd September 2002 ISBN: 0113412665 $30.00

Safe Working Near, On or In Water. Published: 31st July 2002 ISBN: 0113412681 $30.00

Volume 3: Fire Safety

Basic Principles of Building Construction. Published: 30th September 2003 ISBN: 0113411901 $30.00

Building Construction. Published: 31st July 2001 ISBN: 0113411898 $38.00

Volume 4: Fire Service Training

Foundation Training and Development. Published: 29th October 2004 ISBN: 011341286X $60.00

Youth Training and Development. Published: 31st August 2004 ISBN: 0113412932 $60.00

Management of the Risk of Heat Stress During Training. Published: 1st September 2003 ISBN: 0113412924 $16.00

Compartment Fire Behaviour Training. Published: 8th November 2000 ISBN: 0113412525 $32.00

Fire Service Training Manual. ISBN: 011341224X availability?Not known

Guidance, Compliance and Training Framework. Published: 21st August 2002 ISBN: 0113412673 $32.00

Construction - Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction.
Implementing SOLAS Chapter II-2, 2002.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Nov 2003.
Revised regulations of Chapter II-2 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention dealing with fire detection and extinction. These new regulations will apply to ships constructed on or after 1 July 2002, although there are some provisions that also apply to ships constructed before that date. Key features: Main provisions of these revised regulations include: pump shafts penetrating pump room bulkheads • audible and visual alarms in pump rooms • pump room bilge monitoring and alarms • monitoring of hydrocarbon gas concentration in pump rooms • emergency escape breathing devices • fire safety operations manual and training booklets • local application fire systems for internal combustion propulsion and power generation • Contains coded sections within the text to identify text of regulations, additional requirements and guidance notes. paperback. Extent: c.300pp.
ISBN 0115525769 $153.00

Firecode Series

Alarm and Detection Systems.
Health Technical Memorandum 82.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1996.
This document contains guidance on the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems. Its purpose is to supplement BS 5839: Part 1 by providing recommendations that are specific to hospitals. The value of automatic fire detection has long been recognized by the Department of Health and this is the second revision of the document bearing the same title, first published in 1982. Paperback, with binder holes, 39 pp.
ISBN 0113220456 $70.00

Fire Precautions in New Hospitals.
Health Technical memorandum 81.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1996.
This book is geared towards architects and engineers working in the NHS and private healthcare sector, NHS Estates project directors, operations and maintenance staff in the health service estate, fire service. It should be read in conjunction with HTM 86 "Fire risk assessment in hospitals" (ISBN 011321734X, 1994) & "Firecode: fire risk assessment in nucleus hospitals" (ISBN 0113220596, 1997). Supersedes HTM 81 Supplement 81 (ISBN 0113214243). Paperback, with binder holes, 83 pp.
ISBN 0113222491 $70.00

Fire Precautions in Patient Hotels.
Fire Practice Note 7.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1995.
Paperback, with binder holes, 21 pp.
ISBN 0113217692 $40.00

Fire Risk Assessment in Nucleus Hospitals.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1997.
Paperback, 80 pp.
ISBN 0113220596 $70.00

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Fire Safety in Healthcare Premises - General Fire Precautions.
Health Technical Memorandum 83.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1994.
This memorandum is concerned with the importance of general fire precautions in healthcare premises. In particular, it draws attention to the key role of management in devising and implementing policies and programs for dealing with the life-threatening situations presented by fire in an extremely vulnerable environment, and for ensuring that staff at all levels receive appropriate and regular training in fire safety and evacuation procedures. Paperback, 62 pp.
ISBN 0113217250 $40.00

Laboratories on Hospital Premises.
Fire Practice Note 10.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1996.
Paperback, with binder holes, 20 pp.
ISBN 0113220383 $40.00

NHS Healthcare Fire Statistics 1994/95.
Fire Practice Note 9.
Great Britain NHS Estates. 1996.
Paperback, with binder holes, 37 pp.
ISBN 0113222440 $60.00

Courage High!
A History of Firefighting in London.
Sally Holloway, London Fire & Civil Defense Authority. 1992.
This is a great book, not only for persons interested in the history of fighting fires, but also those interested in war-time fire-fighting experiences and of those brave men and women who saved lives and property in London throughout history. There is also some discussion on how the USA made contingency plans for fighting fires during World War II in such cities as New York City based on the experiences of the London fire fighting brigades. Paperback, 285 pp., some illustrations.
ISBN 0117016896 $30.00

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Fire Safety.
An Employer's Guide.
Great Britain Home Office, Health & Safety Executive. 1999.
The official guide tells you, as an employer, what you have to do to comply with the law relating to fire issues. It also tells you how to carry out your risk assessment and identify the safeguards that you should have in your workplace. Although written for employers, the guide is also useful if you are self-employed or are in control of workplaces to which people you do not employ, and members of the public, have access. The information will also provide a useful source of reference for employees; employee-elected representatives; trade union-appointed health and safety representatives; and all other people who have a role in ensuring fire safety in the workplace. Notes: Supersedes "Fire safety at work" (1996) (ISBN 0113411618) & "Fire precautions in the workplace" (1997) (ISBN 0113411693). Paperback, iv + 84 pp.
ISBN 0113412290 $20.00

Fire Safety Guide.
Department for Education & Employment (DfEE). 2000.
Each year more than 2,000 schools in the UK suffer fires large enough to require action by local fire brigades, at a cost in excess of Ł50 million. Over 70% of these fires are attributable to arson. This guide shows how to make school premises safer places - it is a must have publication for every school. This booklet offers guidance on how to manage fire safety and minimize the risk of fire. It sets out what legislation school buildings must comply with and covers the major risks. It describes training and evacuation procedures and provides guidance on fire precautions, alarm systems, fire fighting equipment and escape routes. Paperback, 60 pp.
ISBN 0112710409 $17.00

Fire Safety for Tyre Sites.
Great Britain Home Office, Great Britain Scottish Office. 1995.
This guide makes recommendations for safe storage of used rubber tires on sites in the open air. It describes arrangements for both new storage sites and existing sites. Paperback, 69 pp.
ISBN 0113411510 $25.00

Fire Safety Management in Hotels and Boarding Houses.
Great Britain Home Office, Great Britain Scottish Office Fire Protection Association. 1991.
This guide is essential reading for everybody who owns or manages a hotel, boarding house, motel, guesthouse, inn or farmhouse - any premises where people sleep as paying guests. It provides advice and guidance on fire precautions required by law and other prudent steps that could be taken to reduce the risk of fire. Readership: All hoteliers and proprietors and managers of boarding houses. Paperback, 50 pp.
ISBN 011340980X $10.00

Fire Service Guide Volume 4: Training Model - Health and Safety.
HM Fire Service Inspectorate. 2000.
Loose-leaf with binder holes, vi + 52 pp. Shrink wrapped. Supplied in labeled ring binder.
ISBN 0113412444 $42.00

Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Places of Entertainment and Like Premises.
Great Britain Home Office, Great Britain Scottish Home & Health Department. 1990 (1998 reprint).
In 1981, 48 people died following a fire at the Stardust Disco in Dublin. This guide recommends standards for means of escape and other fire precautions in a wide range of premises used for public entertainment and recreation. Drafted by a working party, it follows extensive consultation with organizations representing owners, occupiers and users, enforcing authorities and professionals. The guide has no statutory force but it provides advice for licensees, owners and managers on their responsibilities and the safety levels they may be expected to meet. It is directed mainly at the professional or technically trained officers in local authorities and fire authorities who are charged with giving advice on fire safety matters, whether to licensing authorities or to managements. It aims to set acceptable standards of safety and encourage consistency of enforcement, while at the same time leaving scope for flexibility and the exercise of professional judgment and common sense. Paperback, 193 pp.
ISBN 0113409079 $26.00

Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Places of Work that Require a Fire Certificate. 2nd edition.
Fire Precautions Act 1971 - Factories, Offices, Shops & Railway Premises.
Great Britain Home Office. 1993.
The purpose of this guide is to set out reasonable standards for means and escape and other fire precautions in premises which require a fire certificate. Although directed mainly at fire authorities, it also is intended for other professionals. It aims to set acceptable national standards of safety and encourage consistency of enforcement, while at the same time leaving scope for flexibility and the exercise of professional judgment and common sense. Paperback, 146 pp.
ISBN 0113410794 $21.00

Guide to Fire Precautions in Premises used as Hotels and Boarding Houses which require a Fire Certificate.
Fire Precautions Act 1971.
Great Britain Home Office. 1991.
This essential guide sets out reasonable standards for means of escape and other fire precautions in premises used as hotels or boarding houses which require a fire certificate. It aims to set acceptable national standards of safety and encourage consistency of enforcement, while at the same time leaving scope for flexibility and the exercise of professional judgment and common sense. It replaces Guide to the Fire Precautions Act 1971: 1. Hotels and Boarding Houses, first published in 1972. Paperback, 126 pp.
ISBN 0113410050 $15.00

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