Manual of firemanship : a survey of the science of fire-fighting / Home Office (Fire Department). Book 1, Elements of combustion and extinction. - [New ed.] - London : H.M.S.O, 1974. - x,113p. : ill(some col) ; 22cm.

'The existing nine parts will be broken down into eighteen smaller volumes ... further manuals to cover additional subjects may be issued as well' - Preface. Previously published: in nine parts. 1943-

Book 1. Elements of combustion and extinction.--Book 2. Fire brigade equipment.--Book 3. Fire extinguishing equipment.--Book 4. Incidents involving aircraft, shipping, and railways --Book 6. Breathing apparatus and resuscitation.--Book 7. Hydraulics, pumps, and pump operation. --Book 9. Fire protection of buildings.--Book 10. Fire brigade communications and mobilizing.--Book 11. Practical firemanship I.

The existing nine parts will be broken down into 18 smaller volumes. Further manuals to cover additional subjects may be issued as well.

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