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Book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services

Download or read book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services written by Robert Klinoff and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-02 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Principles of Emergency Services model curriculum, this new Fifth Edition will prepare readers for a career in the fire or emergency services. Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services provides an overview of the fire service, from history and culture to the basics of chemistry and physics, fire protection systems, and strategic and tactical considerations for wildland or structural fires. The Fifth Edition has also been updated to include new or expanded coverage of risk management, Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1, the U.S. Fire Problem from local and federal perspectives, wildfire issues and the impacts of global warming, and much more.

Book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access

Download or read book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access written by Robert Klinoff and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s (Core) course called Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). The Sixth Edition delivers future fire service candidates a head start in the competitive selection process by familiarizing students with the selection and training process. In addition, the Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service, from the primary duties of the modern fire department, to emergency incident management, to fire prevention, to department administration.The Sixth Edition reinforces foundational knowledge, including the history and future of the fire service; the chemistry and physics of fire; issues facing the fire and rescue service in the United States; and careers in the fire and emergency services. The entire range of services of the modern fire service is explored, including emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, wildland fires, swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue.The Sixth Edition includes:An emphasis on safety and professionalism, which is reinforced through discussions of incident effectiveness, fire fighter ethics, customer service, physical fitness, training, decision making, fire prevention, and behavioral health Organizations that support the fire service are highlighted, including:Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance.Firefighter Cancer Support Network.Leary Firefighter FoundationDiscussions on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Repeated Exposure to Trauma (RET) and their effects on fire fightersAn expanded discussion of the possible future effects of climate change and the effect on the fire and rescue service

Book Effective Fire and Emergency Services Administration

Download or read book Effective Fire and Emergency Services Administration written by Robert S. Fleming and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Fleming's new book -- drawing from an array of business and administrative disciplines -- provides a solid conceptual foundation for understanding, meeting, and exceeding the expectations of organizational stakeholders and preparing for professional, personal, and organizational success in fire administration. The book addresses the various course objectives and learning outcomes for both the Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services Administration course within the FESHE Associate's Model Curriculum and the corresponding bachelor's course, Fire and Emergency Services Administration. Effective Fire & Emergency Services Administration will be an invaluable resource for students (both undergraduate and graduate), and current fire and emergency services personnel of all ranks who are preparing for career advancement, including promotional examinations. It also will serve as a very useful reference for current fire and emergency service operational and administrative officers.

Book Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services  3rd Edition

Download or read book Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services 3rd Edition written by J. Curtis Varone and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2014-09-05 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Legal Considerations for Fire & Emergency Services is a reader-friendly guide to the challenging legal issues that firefighters and emergency service personnel encounter. Written by J. Curtis Varone, a practicing attorney as well as an experienced firefighter, this book explores such key topics as fire department liability, search and seizure, sovereign immunity, overtime laws, collective bargaining, OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation, physical abilities testing, medical examinations, drug testing, discrimination, and sexual harassment. It is a perfect textbook for any course on fire service law as well as an indispensable desk reference for day-to-day fire department administration. Features of the new 3rd Edition: • Updated cases on several topics including residency requirements, employment discrimination, and more • Expanded treatment of hot topics such as digital imagery, social media, and electronic surveillance • Meets the latest requirements for FESHE’s Legal Aspects of the Fire Service curriculum • Many new photos and graphics to help connect cases to day-to-day issues in the fire service • Coverage of recent changes to search and seizure law, use of digital photos and social media by emergency personnel, and fire department liability

Book Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services

Download or read book Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services written by Jason B. Loyd and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2010 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Fire and Emergency Services offers a range of information to enable the firefighter student to learn and grow in the fire science field. The career development model of the National Fire Academy and the model curriculum of the Fire Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) group served as a basis for this important text. With experience in a variety of positions and associations, Jason Loyd, an Instructor for the Private Sector Group of the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) Division of the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) with experience in the Department of Defense and as Director of the Fire Science Program at Weatherford College, and James Richardson, Assistant Professor of the Protective Service Department at San Antonio College and Interim Program Coordinator for the Emergency Management/Homeland Security Degree Program with over twenty years of service for the Houston Fire Department, provide information on introductory principles including the history of the fire service, career and education opportunities, fire prevention, and fire dynamics, along with planning and strategic skills. With a focus on the history of the fire service and eye on the future of the field, this book serves as an introductory tool for all firefighters who seek both the fundamentals and continued success in the field.

Book Fire Fighter Safety and Survival

Download or read book Fire Fighter Safety and Survival written by Don Zimmerman and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire Fighter Safety and Survival is an essential guide designed to keep fire fighters safe from the many hazards they will face on-the-job. Developed around the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, this textbook provides scores of real-life examples from the fire service and other high-risk industries to illustrate the dangers of fire fighting. More importantly, these examples help readers to stay safe in similar situations by offering helpful information on risk management, how to incorporate safety procedures within their department, and how to foster a culture of safety to ensure that “Everyone Goes Home.” The Second Edition features: Coverage of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Firefighter Safety and Survival model curriculum. Updated statistics, references, and examples from recent events Over 100 real-life examples from the fire service and nuclear, medical, military, and airline industries to provide readers with a complete understanding of risk management, safety systems, and situational awareness principles. Fire science students, seasoned professionals, and rookies alike can turn to Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Second Edition for the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference in their departments without sacrificing cherished, long-standing traditions.

Book Managing Fire and Emergency Services

Download or read book Managing Fire and Emergency Services written by Adam K. Thiel and published by International City/County Management Association(ICMA). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new revised edition of the 2002 best-welling text and training book, covers all the nuts and bolts of organizing and deploying resources, including organizational structure, fire station location planning, fiscal management, maintenance and replacement of vehicles and equipment, and personnel practices. The coverage of human resource management includes recruitment and selection, promotion, diversity, labor relations, and the impact of external mandates. The section on leadership explores best management practices, employee empowerment, and implementing change. Coverage also includes: fire prevention and life safety education, technology and information management, terrorism and disaster preparedness, intergovernmental cooperation, risk management, legal, liability, and regulatory issues, plus health and wellness. (Replace ISBN 978-0-87326-128-9)

Book Fire and Emergency Services Administration  Management and Leadership Practices

Download or read book Fire and Emergency Services Administration Management and Leadership Practices written by L. Charles Smeby Jr. and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2005-11-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire and Emergency Service Administration provides an overview of the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of agencies to the fire service. This text is primarily designed for use in Fire Science, Emergency Medical, and Emergency Preparedness programs at both the Associate and Baccalaureate levels. It can be used for self study or as a supplemental text. As a college text, it would be of interest to students in Fire Administration I, Advanced Fire Administration, and Personal Management for the Fire Service courses, as outlined in the FESHE curriculum.

Book Fire Protection Systems

    Book Details:
  • Author : A. Maurice Jones Jr.
  • Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
  • Release : 2013-12-27
  • ISBN : 1284035387
  • Pages : 377 pages

Download or read book Fire Protection Systems written by A. Maurice Jones Jr. and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to architects, engineers, and design professionals, fire fighters also need to understand fire protection systems in order to manage the fire scene and minimize risks to life and property. Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of fire protection systems, their operational abilities and characteristics, and their applications within various types of structures. The new Second Edition meets the latest course objectives from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education’s (FESHE) Fire Protection Systems model curriculum and covers: • Water supply basics, including sources, distribution networks, piping, and hydrants. • Active fire protection systems and components, their operational characteristics, and installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements. • Passive fire protection systems such as firewalls, fire separation assemblies, and fire dampers • Smoke control and management systems, gas-based suppression, access and egress control systems, and the code requirements for installation of these systems. Ensure that you are completely up-to-date on the latest fire protection systems and their operational characteristics and abilities with Fire Protection Systems, Second Edition.

Book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access

Download or read book Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access written by Robert Klinoff and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s (Core) course called Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). The Sixth Edition delivers future fire service candidates a head start in the competitive selection process by familiarizing students with the selection and training process. In addition, the Sixth Edition provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the broad spectrum of the fire service, from the primary duties of the modern fire department, to emergency incident management, to fire prevention, to department administration. The Sixth Edition reinforces foundational knowledge, including the history and future of the fire service; the chemistry and physics of fire; issues facing the fire and rescue service in the United States; and careers in the fire and emergency services. The entire range of services of the modern fire service is explored, including emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, wildland fires, swiftwater rescue, and urban search and rescue. The Sixth Edition includes: An emphasis on safety and professionalism, which is reinforced through discussions of incident effectiveness, fire fighter ethics, customer service, physical fitness, training, decision making, fire prevention, and behavioral health Organizations that support the fire service are highlighted, including: Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Leary Firefighter Foundation Discussions on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Repeated Exposure to Trauma (RET) and their effects on fire fighters An expanded discussion of the possible future effects of climate change and the effect on the fire and rescue service

Book Emergency Medical Services

    Book Details:
  • Author : Institute of Medicine
  • Publisher : National Academies Press
  • Release : 2007-06-03
  • ISBN : 0309101743
  • Pages : 311 pages

Download or read book Emergency Medical Services written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-06-03 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a critical component of our nation's emergency and trauma care system, providing response and medical transport to millions of sick and injured Americans each year. At its best, EMS is a crucial link to survival in the chain of care, but within the last several years, complex problems facing the emergency care system have emerged. Press coverage has highlighted instances of slow EMS response times, ambulance diversions, trauma center closures, and ground and air medical crashes. This heightened public awareness of problems that have been building over time has underscored the need for a review of the U.S. emergency care system. Emergency Medical Services provides the first comprehensive study on this topic. This new book examines the operational structure of EMS by presenting an in-depth analysis of the current organization, delivery, and financing of these types of services and systems. By addressing its strengths, limitations, and future challenges this book draws upon a range of concerns: • The evolving role of EMS as an integral component of the overall health care system. • EMS system planning, preparedness, and coordination at the federal, state, and local levels. • EMS funding and infrastructure investments. • EMS workforce trends and professional education. • EMS research priorities and funding. Emergency Medical Services is one of three books in the Future of Emergency Care series. This book will be of particular interest to emergency care providers, professional organizations, and policy makers looking to address the deficiencies in emergency care systems.

Book Fire Data Analysis Handbook

Download or read book Fire Data Analysis Handbook written by and published by FEMA. This book was released on with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Fire Service Law

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lawrence T. Bennett
  • Publisher : Waveland Press
  • Release : 2017-01-10
  • ISBN : 1478634715
  • Pages : 419 pages

Download or read book Fire Service Law written by Lawrence T. Bennett and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The frequency of lawsuits in the private and public sectors is proliferating, and the fire service is not immune. The protections afforded by Sovereign Immunity have eroded, and fire departments are rightfully being held to quality standards. They face an increasing number of responsibilities that expose them to litigation. Given his legal background and ongoing active role in the fire service, the author is in a unique position to provide expertise on how to avoid legal problems by learning from the experiences of others. The second edition of Fire Service Law continues to provide much-needed coverage of the key areas in which a firefighter or fire department is likely to encounter litigation. The fundamental legal principles presented will serve as an excellent foundation for proper decision making and protocol in a fire service organization. The real-life case studies and relevant examples taken from today’s headlines are valuable tools in the study of fire and EMS law. End-of-chapter review questions correspond to the case studies, and Expand Your Learning exercises are included for student and group assignments. Readers of this authoritative guide can stay abreast of the latest court decisions affecting fire department operations by accessing the author’s Fire, EMS, & Safety Law Newsletter website.

Book Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

Download or read book Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival written by Travis Ford and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with both students and career fire service professionals in mind, Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival incorporates the FESHE guidelines and outcomes for the Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival course Modern solutions, procedures, and recommendations that put safety first The Fire service has long been considered a profession plagued with a history of unavoidable tragedy. As the number of line-of-duty deaths and injuries continues to be staggering year after year, Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival exposes the false mentality of "doing whatever it takes" and provides solutions for both the individual and fire department. Built around the 16 Life Safety Initiatives developed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, each chapter is written by a contributor with extensive expertise on the topic, incorporates FESHE and NFPA references guidelines, and helps readers understand how to execute procedures and recommendations for putting safety first. Filled with modern solutions, attainable goals, and real-life examples, the text asks each reader to challenge the existing attitudes toward safety and commit to making a change.

Book Introduction to Fire Protection

Download or read book Introduction to Fire Protection written by Robert W. Klinoff and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2002 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In careful detail, Klinoff (a 25-year fire service veteran, he teaches at the National Fire Academy in California) lays out the protocol and method for firefighting, including sections on the job search and interview. Among the topics are career opportunities, public fire protection, chemistry and physics of fire, support organizations, resources, administration, support, training, prevention, codes, emergency incident management, and emergency operations. Appendices include numerical and alphabetical indices of the 2001 National Fire Codes and a candidate physical ability test. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Book Introduction to EMS Systems

Download or read book Introduction to EMS Systems written by Bruce J. Walz and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2002 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable resource provides a broad, contemporary overview of EMS with a real-world focus on the field provider. Readers will appreciate the case studies that introduce chapter topics, as well as the learning objectives, glossary of terms, and study questions that make learning easier. Whether you're studying to become an EMS provider or need a general EMS reference tool for your medical library, this book will meet your needs.

Book Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer

Download or read book Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer written by IFSTA and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new IFSTA manual details the training required of Company Officers according to NFPA® 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2014 Edition. The manual is divided into two sections to make a clear distinction between the information needed for Fire Officer Level I and Fire Officer Level II. Both print and eBook formats are available. There is no shortage of issues that a company officer might face in the everyday operation of a fire company or unit. This manual addresses the wide range of topics and issues encountered by a company officer, from leadership and supervision to health and safety issues. Great attention was given to focus on the job performance requirements of NFPA® 1021. The fifth edition of Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer builds on the previous edition of the manual while presenting the material in a more concise manner to make it easier for students to read and instructors to teach. By merging related topics, the number of chapters was reduced from 32 in the fourth edition to 17 in the new manual while preserving the material related to the NFPA® standard. The number of appendices was reduced from 20 to 4 by removing information that can be found in other media. Along with reducing the volume of material from the fourth edition, the fifth edition of Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer offers several new features. The manual features a new look with IFSTA’s single-column format and upgraded and updated curriculum components. Learning activities are included to help instructors present the material to their students. Case Histories open each chapter to illustrate important lessons learned in the real world. Photographs, illustrations, and tables are included throughout the manual to illustrate key points and improve the overall instructional value of the material.