Ancient Fire, Modern Fire: Understanding and Living With Our Friend and Foe

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Fire Science, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
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Author: Einar Jensen ISBN: 9781936555666
Publisher: PixyJack Press Publication: November 10, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Einar Jensen
ISBN: 9781936555666
Publisher: PixyJack Press
Publication: November 10, 2016
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Creating fire is easy, yet understanding and learning to live with this friend and foe has never been easy; stopping fire is a dangerous—and often deadly—pursuit. Drawing on his experiences as an environmental historian, firefighter and life safety educator, author Einar Jensen presents an eye-opening look at fire and our history of dealing with it, then gives us the tools for being responsible and prepared—as parents and teachers, as communities and fire service professionals, and as homeowners in the wildland urban interface.
“If we don’t change our understanding of fire, our rules of engagement, or our cultural values, we should expect more tragedies and be willing to pay for them in ever-increasing volumes of dollars, blood, sweat and tears. I’m committed to preventing these tragedies, and I hope to bring more members into my prevention cadre.” — Einar Jensen
CONTENTS
1 - Fire, Our Friend and Foe
2 – Fundamentals of Fire Science
3 - Youth & Firesetting: Playing with Fire Can Burn Us
4 - Fire’s Dark Side: A Tool of Pain & Destruction
5 - Fire’s Positive Side: A Tool of Creation
6 - Rules of Fire, Rites of Fire
7 - Sacred Fire
8 - Risk Perception and Fire
9 - Harmony with Fire
10 - Will We Keep Burning?
Plus 29 ancient myths about the origins of fire, and a detailed appendix with resources for dealing with youth fire misuse, suggested reading, online resources, glossary of fire terms, and more.

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Creating fire is easy, yet understanding and learning to live with this friend and foe has never been easy; stopping fire is a dangerous—and often deadly—pursuit. Drawing on his experiences as an environmental historian, firefighter and life safety educator, author Einar Jensen presents an eye-opening look at fire and our history of dealing with it, then gives us the tools for being responsible and prepared—as parents and teachers, as communities and fire service professionals, and as homeowners in the wildland urban interface.
“If we don’t change our understanding of fire, our rules of engagement, or our cultural values, we should expect more tragedies and be willing to pay for them in ever-increasing volumes of dollars, blood, sweat and tears. I’m committed to preventing these tragedies, and I hope to bring more members into my prevention cadre.” — Einar Jensen
CONTENTS
1 - Fire, Our Friend and Foe
2 – Fundamentals of Fire Science
3 - Youth & Firesetting: Playing with Fire Can Burn Us
4 - Fire’s Dark Side: A Tool of Pain & Destruction
5 - Fire’s Positive Side: A Tool of Creation
6 - Rules of Fire, Rites of Fire
7 - Sacred Fire
8 - Risk Perception and Fire
9 - Harmony with Fire
10 - Will We Keep Burning?
Plus 29 ancient myths about the origins of fire, and a detailed appendix with resources for dealing with youth fire misuse, suggested reading, online resources, glossary of fire terms, and more.

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