Download or read book Crew Resource Management for the Fire Service written by Randy Okray and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 2003-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource aims to reduce injuries and fatalities on the fireground by preventing human error. It provides fire service professionals with the necessary communication, leadership, and decision-making tools to operate safely and effectively under stressful conditions. Although the concept of crew resource management has been around since the 1970s, this is the first book to apply C( to the fire service industry.

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Download or read book Exam Prep Fire Officer III and IV written by Ben Hirst Performance Training Systems and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Prep: Fire Officer III & IV is designed to prepare you to sit for a Fire Officer III & IV certification, promotion, or training examination by including the same type of multiple-choice questions you are likely to encounter. The manual follows the Systematic Approach to Examination Preparation, developed by Performance Training Systems, Inc., to help improve examination scores. The practice examinations were written by fire and emergency service personnel and the content was validated through current reference materials and technical review committees. Your exam performance will improve after using this system.

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Download or read book Exam Prep Fire Department Safety Officer written by Ben A. Hirst and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Fire Department Safety Officer certification, promotion, or training examination.

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Download or read book Technical Rescue written by Ben A. Hirst and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Rescue Specialist certification, promotion, or training examination.

Download or read book Exam Prep Rescue Specialist written by Ben A. Hirst and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to thoroughly prepare you for a Rescue Specialist certification, promotion, or training examination. Your exam performance will improve after using this system!