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The Science of Firefighting
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Description for The Science of Firefighting
DVD. BIC Classification: JKSW2; TNKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 113.
Using entertaining yet informative experiments, Capt. Doug Watson demonstrates how various physical laws of science apply to the fireground operations. In this DVD, Capt. Watson illustrates heat and its effects on smoke and pressure; measures and quantifies the effect of hand placement when forcing a door; and measures the effect of footing a ladder from the front vs. the back. A solid understanding of fireground dynamics gives the firefighter tools to be safe and more efficient.
Using entertaining yet informative experiments, Capt. Doug Watson demonstrates how various physical laws of science apply to the fireground operations. In this DVD, Capt. Watson illustrates heat and its effects on smoke and pressure; measures and quantifies the effect of hand placement when forcing a door; and measures the effect of footing a ladder from the front vs. the back. A solid understanding of fireground dynamics gives the firefighter tools to be safe and more efficient.
Product Details
Format
DVD
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Fire Engineering Books & Videos
Condition
New
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781593702977
SKU
V9781593702977
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-3
About
A 32-year veteran of the fire service, Doug Watson launched his lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter with the Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company in Greenwich, Connecticut before joining the U.S. Army in 1976. After three years of service with the 78th Engineer Battalion in Ettlingen, Germany, including a position with the U.S. Army Ski Patrol, Watson was honourably discharged ... Read more
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