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.
Download or read book Why People Die by Suicide written by Thomas Joiner and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of a suicide, the most troubling questions are invariably the most difficult to answer: How could we have known? What could we have done? And always, unremittingly: Why? Written by a clinical psychologist whose own life has been touched by suicide, this book offers the clearest account ever given of why some people choose to die. Drawing on extensive clinical and epidemiological evidence, as well as personal experience, Thomas Joiner brings a comprehensive understanding to seemingly incomprehensible behavior. Among the many people who have considered, attempted, or died by suicide, he finds three factors that mark those most at risk of death: the feeling of being a burden on loved ones; the sense of isolation; and, chillingly, the learned ability to hurt oneself. Joiner tests his theory against diverse facts taken from clinical anecdotes, history, literature, popular culture, anthropology, epidemiology, genetics, and neurobiology--facts about suicide rates among men and women; white and African-American men; anorexics, athletes, prostitutes, and physicians; members of cults, sports fans, and citizens of nations in crisis. The result is the most coherent and persuasive explanation ever given of why and how people overcome life's strongest instinct, self-preservation. Joiner's is a work that makes sense of the bewildering array of statistics and stories surrounding suicidal behavior; at the same time, it offers insight, guidance, and essential information to clinicians, scientists, and health practitioners, and to anyone whose life has been affected by suicide.
Download or read book Firefighter Q A A Complete Guide to Firefighting written by Chetan Singh and published by Chetan Singh. This book was released on 2024-03-08 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begin a thrilling journey into the heart of firefighting with 'Firefighter Q&A: A Complete Guide to Firefighting.' This firefighter book offers an insightful exploration of the firefighting profession, covering everything from the essential skills and training to the challenges and triumphs faced by these brave heroes. Packed with engaging firefighter interview questions and answers, readers will gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of firefighting, making this firefighting safety book an invaluable resource for aspiring firefighters, curious minds, and anyone eager to appreciate the courage and commitment of those who answer the call to protect and serve.
Download or read book Fire Engineering s Handbook for Firefighter I and II written by Glenn P. Corbett and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corbett, technical editor of "Fire Engineering" magazine, has assembled more than 40 accomplished fire service professionals to compile one of the most authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date basics book for Firefighter I and II classes.
Download or read book Handbook of Stress in the Occupations written by Janice Langan-Fox and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Stress in the Occupations sets a new agenda for stress research and gives fresh impetus to scholars who wish to focus on issues and problems associated with specific jobs, some of which have received little attention in the past. Written by researchers who are true experts in the field of each occupation, this comprehensive Handbook reviews stress in a wide range of jobs including transport, education, farming, fishing, oil rig drilling, finance, law enforcement, fire fighting, entrepreneurship, music, social services, prisons, sport, and health including surgery, internship, dentistry, nursing, paramedics, psychiatry and social work. Several occupations such as oil rig drilling are reviewed; these jobs have always been stressful but have received little attention by researchers, and only now receive more focus due to the Bay of Mexico accident. Other occupations demand more of our attention because there have been substantial technological changes in particular jobs, such as in dentistry, nursing, and surgery. This lucid and insightful compendium will be a source of inspiration for those in the helping professions and all those individuals working in the industries described in the book. More specifically, the Handbook will strongly appeal to human resource specialists, psychologists, occupational health and safety professionals, managers, nurses and therapists. Written in highly accessible language, it will also provide rich reading to lay audiences including job incumbents themselves, as well as specialists in industry and academia. Academics and postgraduate students of business, management, and psychology will find plenty of detailed information regarding stress associated with occupations.
Download or read book Emergency Response Planning written by Paul A. Erickson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1999-01-18 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergencies wreak havoc on businesses and governments on a daily basis. Whether it is a hurricane pounding a coastal community, a terrorist attack on a company's headquarters, or a hazardous chemical spill at a local school, the results can be loss of life, health, and property. How can you prevent or reduce the effects of such occurrences? By planning ahead.Emergency Response Planning is designed to help corporate and municipal managers quickly understand their roles in proactive and reactive emergency management. Author Paul Erickson shows how to develop partnerships with federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as community groups in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural disasters and manmade emergencies.Emergency Response Planning provides essential information to help you comply with government regulations, design an emergency response plan, train personnel, use the proper safety equipment, safeguard information systems, and resume normal operations after an emergency as quickly as possible. It will also help consultants design emergency response plans for their clients, and provide practical information for students studying business continuity and emergency issues.Is an important resource for: - Corporate and municipal managers involved in emergency management - Organizational safety committee members - Industrial health and safety consultants and their clients - Graduate and undergraduate students studying emergency response issues - Outlines both proactive and reactive strategies to reduce risk to human life, health, and property - Describes how to form effective partnerships with government agencies and community support resources - Defines the roles of corporate and municipal managers, planning team members, and response personnel - Explains regulations and guidelines from key agencies including OSHA, EPA, FEMA, CDC, US Fire Administration, and more - Makes information easy to understand with dozens of tables, illustrations, and appendices
Download or read book Fire Fighter Safety and Survival includes Navigate Advantage Access written by Don Zimmerman and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are on the job or in training, Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, Third Edition is a must-have resource for fire fighters, EMS providers, and other safety professionals. Focused on improving statistics for line-of-duty injuries and fatalities, this book details the 16 Fire Fighter Life Safety Initiatives supported by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and describes a fire fighter life safety program, as well as methods for implementation. Actual scenarios from the fire service put you in the center of life-threatening situations and gives you the skills and knowledge it takes to create positive outcomes from incidents and promote a safety culture in your department.The Third Edition features:Correlating directly with the 16 Fire Fighter Life Safety Initiatives supported by the NFFF and the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and outcomes for the Associate’s (Core) course Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival (C0281). This book delivers the know-how to help you reduce injuries and fatalities within your department.Each chapter begins with a Case Study that provides students a means to test their understanding of the chapter concepts in the context of a fictional scenario.Make a difference in your department with new and evolving ideas that give you the knowledge and tools to succeed without sacrificing cherished, longstanding traditions.Understand and apply safety concepts introduced in the chapters through realistic scenarios and examples shared by the author.Broaden your horizons with real examples of safety problems and solutions from other industries where high risk, life safety, and human response all comes into play.Important new topics were added, including:NFPA 3000TM, Standard for an Active Shooter/ Hostile Event Response (ASHER) ProgramNFFF Vulnerability Assessment Program (VAP) and United States Fire Administration USFA Risk Management PracticesNew cancer prevention strategies monitoring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)The use of drones by emergency responders with new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirementsA discussion on emotional support aligned with NFPA and the American Psychological Association (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5)
Download or read book Fireground Operational Guides written by Frank Viscuso and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important new book is designed to serve many purposes in the fire service, ranging from being a starting point and refresher guide for firefighters seeking promotions at any level, to being a field operational guide for on-scene Incident Commanders and Company Officers. It offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step action plan for firefighters working in Acting Capacities, and can be used when developing SOPís, and when organizing and planning training evolutions. Itís definitely a book every firefighter, officer, and aspiring officer will want to own!
Download or read book The Handbook of Stress and Health written by Cary Cooper and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 1002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive work that brings together and explores state-of-the-art research on the link between stress and health outcomes. Offers the most authoritative resource available, discussing a range of stress theories as well as theories on preventative stress management and how to enhance well-being Timely given that stress is linked to seven of the ten leading causes of death in developed nations, yet paradoxically successful adaptation to stress can enable individuals to flourish Contributors are an international panel of authoritative researchers and practitioners in the various specialty subjects addressed within the work
Download or read book Fire Engineering s Handbook for Firefighter I II 2019 update written by Fire Engineering and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 1639 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II - “WRITTEN TO 2019 NFPA STANDARDS 1001” The Preeminent Handbook on Real-World Fire Basics From fire service history to basic fire attack and building construction to firefighter safety, Fire Engineering’s 2019 update is the standard instruction handbook for firefighters. Lessons learned from more than 40 experienced authors who share their insight and knowledge. Edited by Glenn Corbett, Fire Engineering magazine’s technical editor, this 2019 update gives readers practical, real-world, time-tested knowledge and skills. Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II is the chosen reference for training and certification. Bobby Halton, editor in chief, Fire Engineering/education director, FDIC International, says: “Ours is an extremely dangerous and potentially deadly occupation. One should learn as much as possible about every aspect of firefighting. Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and II is the most comprehensive introduction to the world’s most honored profession.”
Download or read book Psychology and Social Work written by Gabriela Misca and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful social work practice is underpinned by knowledge, theories and research findings from a range of related disciplines, key among which is psychology. This timely book offers a grounded and engaging guide to psychology's vital role at the heart of contemporary social work practice. The book skilfully addresses some of the central theoretical developments in psychology from an applied perspective, and explains how these make essential contributions to the methods and theory base of social work in ways that foster critical evaluation and promote best practice. Written by two authors with extensive backgrounds in psychology and social work respectively—as well as a deep understanding of the intersections of the two—this book delivers a unique synthesis of perspectives and approaches, focusing on their application to the lives of individuals and families. Each chapter contains reflective points and case studies based on contemporary practice realities which are related to the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers and also to the Health and Care Professions Council's Standards of Proficiency. Times have never been more challenging for social work and this book will be an invaluable source of professional support within the ever-more complex psychological worlds where social work takes place.
Download or read book Trauma Psychology written by Elizabeth K. Carll Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-08-30 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These volumes by a team of internationally recognized experts reflect and highlight both recognized and under-recognized events that cause trauma. They also examine current and emerging research on effective interventions to minimize and heal the effects of the trauma. Special attention is also given to culture and context, because what is considered healthy or problematic may vary widely across cultures, and culture can influence people's coping styles. Sources of trauma discussed include stalking, killing, terrorism, torture, kidnap, workplace violence, domestic violence, children and war, fires, floods, AIDS, pain, burns, spinal cord injury, children and medical illness, homelessness, and more. Case examples, treatment recommendations, and public policy recommendations are included in each of the chapters. The growing field of trauma psychology has been spurred recently by natural events from Hurricane Katrina to the Tsunami, and by terrorist events worldwide, as well as chronic health and social issues—from persistent pain to homelessness—that are mounting. The experts offer a gripping overview of the most traumatic and widespread events causing trauma and of the symptoms and health impairment that may result. Most important, they explain how we can best recognize, understand, and treat the sufferers and develop intervention policies.
Download or read book Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide written by NWCG and published by NWCG Training Branch. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wildland Fire Incident Management Field Guide is a revision of what used to be called the Fireline Handbook, PMS 410-1. This guide has been renamed because, over time, the original purpose of the Fireline Handbook had been replaced by the Incident Response Pocket Guide, PMS 461. As a result, this new guide is aimed at a different audience, and it was felt a new name was in order.
Download or read book Advanced Fire Emergency Services Administration with Navigate Advantage Access written by Randy R Bruegman and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Second Edition includes all of the information necessary to provide the current or future chief officer with the knowledge to lead and prepare their organization while making the necessary shifts to be relevant and sustainable in the future. The text is designed to be a progressive primer for students who are seeking more knowledge about fire and emergency service administration. It demonstrates the importance of the following skills necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: Persuasion and influence Accountable budgeting Anticipation of challenges and the need for change Using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems With Advanced Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Second Edition, learners will see first hand how the leader of a fire and emergency services department develop internal and external cooperative skills to cr
Download or read book Clinician s Guide to Treating Stress After War written by Julia M. Whealin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-07-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinician's Guide to Treating Stress After War: Education and Coping Interventions for Veterans outlines clear strategies that mental health professionals can use to help war returnees become better able to negotiate common problems that diminish the quality of their day-to-day life. A powerful and practical resource, this guide assists professionals to increase each individual's sense of control over his or her life.
Download or read book Air Management for the Fire Service written by Mike Gagliano and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expert instructors at the Seattle Fire Department offer a comprehensive explanation of how to develop and implement an effective air management program for departments of any size. This handbook includes examples from international departments, the newest technology breakthroughs, and more.
Download or read book Job Satisfaction and Psychological Health Malaysia and United Kingdom Firefighters written by Mohd. Dahlan Hj. A. Malek and published by Universiti Malaysia Sabah Press. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
