Fire Protection: A Complete Manual of the Organization, Machinery, Discipline, and General Working of the Fire Brigade of London (1876) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169339859)

Fire Protection: A Complete Manual Of The Organization, Machinery, Discipline, And General Working Of The Fire Brigade Of London (1876) is a book written by Eyre Massey Shaw. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the workings of the London Fire Brigade in the late 19th century. It covers everything from the organization of the brigade to the machinery used to fight fires, as well as the discipline and training of the firefighters.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the fire brigade. The first section provides an overview of the organization of the brigade, including its history and the roles and responsibilities of its various members. The second section covers the machinery used by the brigade, including the engines, hoses, and other equipment used to fight fires.The third section of the book focuses on the discipline and training of the firefighters, including their physical fitness, their knowledge of firefighting techniques, and their ability to work together as a team. The fourth section covers the general working of the fire brigade, including its response times, its communication systems, and its interactions with other emergency services.Overall, Fire Protection: A Complete Manual Of The Organization, Machinery, Discipline, And General Working Of The Fire Brigade Of London (1876) provides a fascinating insight into the workings of the London Fire Brigade in the late 19th century, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of firefighting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Eyre Massey Shaw
ISBN-10: 1169339859
ISBN-13: 9781169339859
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 420
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.94d