"Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction" by James Braidwood is a historical reflection and instructional guide on fire safety and management from the mid-1800s. It recounts his early days battling blazes and pushing for reforms in Edinburgh, where he transitioned chaotic firefighting into a systematic practice. He also advocated for better building designs and public awareness campaigns to stop fires before they start, laying the groundwork for a wealth of knowledge he shares in the book.
Fire prevention and fire extinction
By James Braidwood
Hear how one man transformed disorganized chaos into a disciplined and scientific approach to fire fighting, while championing public awareness as a key weapon.
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About the AuthorJames Braidwood (1800–1861) was a Scottish firefighter who was the first Master of Engines in the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. He was also the first director of the London Fire Engine Establishment and is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service.
James Braidwood (1800–1861) was a Scottish firefighter who was the first Master of Engines in the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. He was also the first director of the London Fire Engine Establishment and is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service.
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