Author: National Fire Protection AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
A Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service
Author: National Fire Protection AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic government information
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Fire Data Analysis Handbook
Author: Aerial Ladder Collapse Incidents
Author: Four Years Later - A Second Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service
Author: A Need Assessment of the of the U. S. Fire Service
Author: Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics includes Navigate Advantage Access
Author: Bernard "Ben" J. KlaenePublisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 1284226905
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
The fourth edition of Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics meets and exceeds the course objectives and outcomes for the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) non-core course, Strategy and Tactics (C0279).Structural Firefighting: Strategy and Tactics prepares the fire officer to take command at structure fires, effectively using available resources. The goal of this text is to explain proven tactics and strategies used at structure fires. It is designed to be used by all fire officers, from company officer to chief of department.The Fourth Edition provides the necessary tools to achieve maximum productivity under adverse fireground conditions. It references NFPA fire investigations, applicable NFPA statistics and standards, the NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, and the Technical Report Series from the U.S. Fire Administration. It has been expanded to include information from recent studies by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and others. The Fourth Edition contains new content on integration of initial rapid intervention crews, updated content on vent-enter-isolate-search tactics, and more, while continuing to emphasize the role of preincident planning and command decisions that maximize life safety, extinguishment, and property conservation. A multitude of case studies, incident summaries, and extensive end-of-chapter activities promote application of chapter content and critical thinking skills. This text allows a company officer or incident commander to learn fireground procedures at an accelerated pace, thus reducing the cost in lives and property associated with learning by experience only.The Fourth Edition also includes:New and significantly expanded, in-depth Suggested Activities that challenge the reader to apply the strategies and tactics presented in each chapterIncident Summaries that summarize real fireground events and lessons learnedFallacy/Fact boxes that defuse myths and clarify the factsUpdated statistics on significant fires in various occupancy typesSafety and strategy tips throughout each chapter
Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices
Author: Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449605842
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices
Author: L. Charles Smeby Jr.Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1284042359
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices, Second Edition covers the latest course objectives from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education’s (FESHE) Bachelor’s Core Level Fire and Emergency Services Administration model curriculum. To effectively lead modern public safety organizations and the various components within them, individuals must possess a solid understanding of the always-changing issues that face the fire and emergency medical services. The second edition of Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices has been completely updated to deliver the very latest information needed to understand these challenges and will assist managers in making the proper decisions that can impact all aspects of their organization. The Second Edition features: Expanded emphasis on management and leadership of EMS operations. Updated budgeting financial strategies, including advice on how to overcome shrinking budgets and economic downturn. New guidance on hiring and diversity. Expanded coverage on training, education, and fire fighter safety. The following features are incorporated throughout the Second Edition: Chapter Objectives: FESHE Objectives and Knowledge Objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter, including page references. Case Studies: Real-life incidents help stimulate student discussion and highlight important concepts. Facts and Figures: Provides useful and interesting history, facts, and other research relating to the fire and emergency services. Words of Wisdom: Presents powerful and informative quotes from organizational leaders and experts in their fields. Chief Officer Tips: Targeted advice to deal with common administrative issues and introduce techniques to implement change. Chapter Activities: End-of-chapter Fire and EMS activities reinforce important concepts and improve students’ comprehension.
Matching Assistance to Firefighters Grants to the Reported Needs of the U.S. Fire Service
Author: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2004
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Homeland SecurityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : National security
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description