Engineering Basics Text
Basic Engineering Principles for Professionals in the Fire Protection Industry ($99.00)

This book is a fundamental reference for anyone in the Fire Protection Industry. From an introductory overview of NFPA standards, to math, physics and communication skills, you will find that you reference Engineering Basics over and over again! Easy to read and follow, this well written manual will become the cornerstone of your Fire Protection Library.

The Engineering Basics text math review comprises 1/3 of the text. Many detailed problems and examples are given to help you sharpen your math skills and provide you with a solid math foundation.

Click Here to review one of the sample problems outlined in the Intermediate Math chapter.

The text concludes with several chapters which are of particular interest to the upwardly mobile fire protection professional. Specifically: Communication Skills, Construction Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates, and Contracts.

Engineering Basics covers:

  • Design Layouts
  • Standards in the Fire Protection Industry
  • Math Fundamentals
  • Intermediate Math
  • Basic Physical Science Principles
  • Advanced Physical Science
  • Communication Skills for the Engineer
  • Metric Units and Conversions
  • Principles of Combustion
  • Construction Plans
  • Fire Protection Plans and Symbols
  • Specifications and Cost Estimates
  • Contracts
  • Building Codes

For those interested in NICET certification, an Addendum to Engineering Basics is included. The addendum has been carefully planned and designed to assist you with your understanding of the NICET test cycle and how each chapter relates to specific NICET certification in the Fire Protection sub-fields of Automatic Sprinklers, Fire Alarms, Special Hazards and Inspections and Testing of Water-Based Systems. The addendum covers an Introduction to NICET and NICET test day tips. These two chapters alone can save you valuable time and money! Specific testing tips are also offered for each chapter and how they apply toward specific NICET work elements