Collapse of Burning Buildings: A Guide to Fireground Safety

This book is very well written, providing the reader a clear overview of the collapse hazards presented by a burning building. The organization of the chapters makes the book a valuable resource for a fire service instructor - complete with a "lessons learned" section at the end of the chapters.The only downside to the book is that it is written primarily from the urban perspective - but then, that's where Vincent Dunn got his experience.I'm hoping for a new edition; one that focuses more attention on the dangers of lightweight wood construction, and considers the challenges of the rural fire service.In the meantime, though, the current edition provides a thorough foundation in building collapse (based on building construction) for a fire fighter or fire officer.

The author repeats himself A LOT, often in the same paragraph.The book is just ok. It would be much better if a skilled editor helped with the publication

THE book on structural collapse. Chief Dunn knows more about building construction than contractors that build them. Make sure you get the updated edition that covers 9/11. Every firefighter should read this for their own safety- things highlighted about the integrity of structural members and what compromises them could have only been learned from experience and Chief Dunn has covered all of it.

Great book.

I enjoyed reading Vincent Dunn's second edition. The first and second edition were both written in a straight foward style without trying to over complicate basic notions and without including irrelevant information. In the second edition, I found it interesting to see a slight philosophical transformation towards giving defensive attacks more consideration and attention as a viable option...with emphasis on safety and conveying what is truly important in the grand scheme. Unfortunately, this book has an abundance of grammatical and punctuation errors...which makes reading into a choppy slow process. Poor editing is my only complaint. However, I am still an advocate of Vincent Dunn's thoughts and tactics.

amazing book and the way its written keeps you into it... learned alot

So far it’s a great read.

This book is great to understand construction of buildings and how fire effects them. Even with the ever changing hybrid world of construction this book will hit all major points.Even the stories before the chapter could possibly be promotional senerios.This newest edition has all the same as the one before it, the only new section is about WTC. and few added details in each chapter.