In 1971, Francis L. Brannigan created Building Construction for the Fire Service, a groundbreaking resource offering the most comprehensive knowledge of building construction available to fire fighters. With his dedication to fire fighter safety and saving lives, the legacy of Frank Brannigan continues with the sixth edition of Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service.

The Sixth 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). Brannigan’s Building Construction for the Fire Service, Sixth Edition is an integral resource for fire officers, instructors, those studying for promotion, individuals taking civil service examinations, fire science students, and both current and prospective fire fighters. It is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines dynamic features and content to support instructors and to help prepare students for their career in firefighting. This new edition features:

Chapter 7 Non-Fire Building Systems (new) describes several categories of non-fire systems in buildings, including electrical systems, plumbing systems, conveyances, refrigeration systems, and Ventilation (HVAC) systems, in addition to the hazards the systems pose for fire fighters.
New or expanded content on:
Aluminum-clad polyethylene panels
Scaffolding
Cranes and their use
Modular construction using stacked shipping containers
Light-weight wood-frame construction
Fire escapes and stair design
Cross-laminated timber and heavy timber construction
Methods of protecting steel against fire
New “green” materials and methods such as hempcrete and biofilters
Structural wall framing systems with insulated studs
Air-supported structures for sporting events
Massive single-structure lightweight wood frame apartment buildings
Firefighting recommendations in lightweight wood frame residential buildings
Building construction and its relationship to flow path
Historical perspective on fire resistance testing and its shortcomings
Roofing material tests
Safety issues of post-fire investigation of significantly damaged/collapsed buildings
Scenario-Based Learning. Case Studies are found at the beginning and end of each chapter to encourage and foster critical-thinking skills.
Tactical Considerations. This feature offers suggestions for firefighting, safety concerns, and related additional material for application on the fireground.
Wrap-Up. Chapter Summaries, Key Terms, Challenging Questions, and Suggesting Readings promote comprehension and mastery of course objectives and outcomes.