BOOKS

BOOKS

FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION, first edition, Fire Protection Publication, IFSTA, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078; 159 pages.

Geared to assist fire fighters in determining where and how a fire initiated. The book presents a descriptive guide toward recognizing an arson fire so that evidence may be documented. Techniques for preparation to testify are discussed.

COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND TEST METHODS, Harold Kaplan, Arthur Grand, and Gordon Hartzell; Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., 851 New Holland Ave., Box 3535, Lancaster, PA 17604; 167 pages; $22.00

Based on a research project commissioned by the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., with additional material added, the book provides a review of combustion toxicology; its principles, problems, recent advances, test methods, as well as a discussion of current controversies and trends.

fort lauderdale dogs fire

Fort Lauderdale (FL) Firefighters Save Dogs From House Fire, Department Says

Firefighters pulled four dogs from a smoldering Fort Lauderdale home that was in flames just minutes earlier Thursday morning, according to the department.
MN Barn Fire

4,000 Pigs Lost in MN Barn Fire

A fire late Wednesday evening has resulted in a total loss of a hog confinement and the 4,000 hogs inside.