Download or read book The Critical Role of First Responders written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Critical Role of First Responders written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Critical Role of First Responders written by Committee on Homeland Security House of and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States continues to face an ever-evolving terrorist threat from al-Qaeda, its affiliates, and others. We are seeing the rise of radical Islam in Africa, attacks by the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the civil war in Syria has provided a safe haven for terrorists to train, which is now flowing deep into Iraq. ISIS, a terrorist organization too extreme for al-Qaeda, continues to march towards Baghdad leaving a trail of death, looting, and prison breaks. These terrorists, and others around the world like AQAP, are intent on attacking the homeland. Just as we must continue to combat those threats overseas, we must also remain vigilant at home and be prepared to respond to attacks that reach our shores. Each day, first responders save lives and enhance the overall resiliency of our Nation. However, the 9/11 terrorist attacks forever changed the role of our emergency response providers. Tragic events, such as the 2009 shooting at Fort Hood and the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, remind us of the critical role first responders play in the Nation's ability to react quickly, whether it be to a terrorist attack or natural disaster. Lessons learned from previous efforts are vital to increasing our ability to prepare for and respond to future incidents.
Download or read book Prehospital 9 1 1 Emergency Medical Response written by Franklin D. Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...Describes fire service-based EMS and the time-critical role of the fire service in providing emergency medical care. It is critical that policy makers understand the importance of having emergency medical services provided through the fire service. Fire service-based EMS is prehospital emergency 9-1-1 medical response provided by the nations firefighter EMTs and paramedics. Due to the training, expertise, and equipment of fire service-based EMS responders, they are capable of simultaneously securing a scene, mitigating the hazard, and triaging, extricating, treating, decontaminating (if necessary), and transporting the patients who have been injured to an appropriate medical facility. Time efficiency is a key component of the best designed EMS systems. There is no service more capable of rapid multi-faceted response than a fire service-based EMS system.".
Download or read book Protecting Emergency Responders Volume 2 written by Tom LaTourrette and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003-08-21 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical service responders play a critical role in protecting people and property in the event of fires, medical emergencies, terrorist acts, and numerous other emergencies. The authors examine the hazards that responders face and the personal protective technology needed to contend with those hazards. The findings are based on in-depth discussions with 190 members of the emergency responder community and are intended to help define the protective technology needs of responders and develop a comprehensive personal protective technology research agenda.
Download or read book Bulletproof Spirit written by Captain Dan Willis and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a police officer, firefighter, EMT, ER nurse, or soldier, or you love one . . . This book can save your life Suicide, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and many more emotional and stress-related problems plague the first-responder community. Hundreds of thousands of these brave public servants have unwittingly become victims of the professions they once loved. However, the suffering that results from a professional life of sacrifice and service can be prevented and mitigated. As a law-enforcement veteran, police captain Dan Willis has witnessed the damage of emotional trauma and has made it his personal mission to safeguard and enhance the wellness and wholeness of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, emergency-room personnel, and soldiers. Bulletproof Spirit offers field-tested expertise designed to be used by all first responders — and their families — to heal themselves and continue serving with compassion and strength.
Download or read book First Responder written by J. David Bergeron and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2001 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-understand text provides clear First Responder-level training for fire service, emergency, law enforcement, military, civil, and industrial personnel. The Sixth Edition of "First Responder" retains the hallmark that has made it the best-selling First Responder book on the market -- solid, thorough coverage of the U.S. DOT First Responder National Standard Curriculum. New gfeatures include Flow-of-Care Diagrams and an appendix on roles and responsibilities of First Responders. Additionally, a state-of-the-art multimedia support package further clarifies and illustrates important points, allowing students to better understand, practice and master the skills and concepts they need to know to become effective First Responders. New Flow-of-Care Diagrams provide studnets with visual schematics to help them learn and apply patient assessment and other skills critical to First Responder training. New Appendix on Roles and Responsibilities helps First Responder students understand ther role within the overall EMS team. Comapnion Website (www.prenhall.com/bergeron): Tied chapter-by-chapter to the text, this "free" site includes an online study guide that offers studnets immediate feedback as well as links to other EMS-related sites. A Syllabus Manager lets instructors create an online syllabus. Student CD-Rom: This CD-Rom, packaged "free" with each text contains vocabulary-building puzzles and review questions, an audio-glossary, lecture notes, and links to resources on the web.
Download or read book Fire Investigations for First Responders includes Navigate Advantage Access written by Russell K. Chandler and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative new textbook from an experienced author who has served as a public safety official, fire marshal, instructor, and both a career and volunteer fire fighter, presents a concise and comprehensive look at the full spectrum of fire investigation for first responders. The text meets and exceeds the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) course objectives and requirements for Fire Investigator I (C0283). It enables fire fighters and fire officers to assist assigned fire investigators, to the fullest extent possible, with thorough discussions of important topics such as the legal system and spoliation, as well as evidence identification, collection, documentation, and preservation. The author emphasizes the role of the fire investigator in prevention, encouraging first responders to consider themselves seekers of truth who use real-world tools such as the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) to make their communities safer. This textbook includes: Case Studies—Each chapter begins with a case study written by a subject matter expert with deep expertise in fire investigations and prevention. Each case study highlights actual events and lessons learned to emphasize the first responder’s role in fire investigation. Key Features—The organization of each chapter is optimized with helpful features such as Learning Objectives, Case Studies, Boxed Tips, Summaries, Key Terms, Review Questions, and Discussion Questions designed to provoke thoughtful consideration and generate classroom debate. An emphasis on practical application and knowledge, including full-color photos and illustrations that illuminate critical components of investigation such as building construction, fire protection systems, burn and smoke patterns, and vehicle fires.
Download or read book Emergency First Responder written by Manager Advanced Trauma Life Support Program American College of Surgeons Chicago Illinois Will Chapleau and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines, this one-of-a-kind text, pocket reference, and integrated workbook covers both the objectives in the National Standard Curriculum for the First Responder and the new National Education Standards in the recommended course length of 40-60 hours. Students get all the essentials of emergency medical response care without being overwhelmed. Real-world case scenarios provide students with true-to-life experiences, while Team Work boxes focus on the key points needed to work effectively with other emergency responders. A durable pocket guide is packaged with every text for fast, easy access at the point of care. And, an integrated workbook at the end of every chapter includes questions in a variety of formats to check student understanding! Caution! boxes provide tips and precautions for emergency first responders. Illustrated step-by-step skill sheets offer easy-to-follow instructions for performing the basic interventions required for certification. Nuts & Bolts sections at the end of each chapter include Critical Points, Learning Checklists, Key Terms, and a listing of the relevant NSC objectives. Updated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. A new chapter on Environmental Emergencies highlights those situations most encountered by an emergency first responder in the out-of-doors. Documentation and Communications chapter details EMS communications, the essentials of documenting patient care and covers therapeutic communication as it relates to cultural variations. Expanded coverage of response to man-made and natural disasters as well as new content on eye irrigation, alcohol and drug crises, nerve agent poisonings, and rural and industrial accidents prepares you to respond to any situation. Companion DVD features 12 skills videos and 24 dynamic medical animations.
Download or read book Emergency Medical Responder written by Chris Le Baudour and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in First Responder and Emergency Medical Services Learn to think like an EMR The leader in the field, Emergency Medical Responder, Tenth Edition, provides clear, first responder-level training for fire service, emergency, law enforcement, military, civil, and industrial personnel. The new edition retains all of the successful features from previous editions and includes new topics and concepts that have recently become part of most Emergency Medical Responder programs. Using the new National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Emergency Medical Responders as a foundation, Emergency Medical Responder also includes the 2015 American Heart Association guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid. Critical-thinking First on Scene scenarios and From the Medical Director features offer readers a real-world perspective that will help them learn to think like EMRs.
Download or read book Critical Incident Management written by Vincent Faggiano and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terrorism threats and increased school and workplace violence have always generated headlines, but in recent years, the response to these events has received heightened media scrutiny. Critical Incident Management: A Complete Resource Guide, Second Edition provides evidence-based, tested, and proven methodologies applicable to a host of scenarios t
Download or read book Resiliency for First Responders written by Raymond Aaron and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build resiliency for your first responder family to meet life's challenges! First responders are the backbone of communities throughout our country, but the challenges they face can put a lot of pressure on their families and loved ones. With that in mind, James Hyde wrote Resiliency for First Responders: Getting the Job Done No Matter What, a guide for first responders and their families. With years of experience in trauma counseling and consulting, James shares a variety of coping skills and tips to have a successful family life. He dives into the challenges facing these families, from dealing with emotional trauma to night shifts. Resiliency for First Responders is a guide written by someone who has been there and knows how important resiliency and healthy coping skills are for the success and wellbeing of your family. Diving into areas unique for first responders, James shares experiences that illustrate the culture of the uniform and how to better understand its impact. He also gives practical tips to address dealing with emotional overload and how to acknowledge the challenges without alienating your family. Resiliency for First Responders: Getting the Job Done No Matter What is a must-read for first responders, their families, and those in the community who want to better understand the challenges facing these individuals who choose a career of self-sacrifice and a willingness to be there for those in the community during their darkest hours.
Download or read book Information for First Responders on Maintaining Operational Capabilities During a Pandemic written by United States. Department of Homeland Security and published by . This book was released on 200? with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First responders have a critical role in prehospital emergency care and must continue to provide this essential service and fill the many emergency response roles in a community. The first responder community includes: fire, emergency medical services, law enforcement, emergency management, and 9-1-1 telecommunications. During a severe pandemic, workloads will increase and staff sizes will diminish as employees and their families become ill. Contingency planning now can help reduce the worst impacts: smart planning can save lives. To help with planning for the impacts of a severe pandemic, this document provides the following kinds of information for first responders: 1) Potential ways to adjust operations to maintain readiness and response; 2) Potential ways for leaders in the first responder community at the local level, including two planning tools; 3) Reference sheets with discipline-specific potential action steps. This document was a joint effort by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Health Affairs and U.S. Fire Administration with major contributions from a working group of first responders. It provides supplemental information to Pandemic Influenza: Best Practices and Model Protocols (April 2007) and to the FEMA IS-520 Introduction to COOP for Pandemic Influenza on-line course (August 2009). While background information about pandemic influenza is also provided, updated influenza information should be gathered regularly. Current information about circulating influenza viruses, including important guidance, is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services at www.flu.gov. State and local public health organizations will have the most current information regarding the status of pandemic in your jurisdiction. Communication and coordination with these entities is an essential part of planning as well as actual operations. Better-protected first responders can better protect their communities. We hope this information contributes to a safer and healthier first responder workforce.
Download or read book Emergency First Responder written by and published by Elsevier Brasil. This book was released on with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Protecting Emergency Responders Volume 2 written by Tom LaTourrette and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical service responders play a critical role in protecting people and property in the event of fires, medical emergencies, terrorist acts, and numerous other emergencies. The authors examine the hazards that responders face and the personal protective technology needed to contend with those hazards. The findings are based on in-depth discussions with 190 members of the emergency responder community and are intended to help define the protective technology needs of responders and develop a comprehensive personal protective technology research agenda.
Download or read book The Impact of Stress on First Responders written by Kathy D. McKoy and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cascading catastrophic events in the United States during the past 2 decades, underscore first responders' critical role in responding to disasters. The 1995 attacks on the Murrah Federal Building and the 2001 World Trade Center attacks exposed thousands of emergency responders to a unique mix of toxic pollutants and psychological stressors. Despite increased concerns about the impact of stress in public safety organizations that employ first responders, little empirical research has been conducted. With the concept of disaster stress serving as a theoretical foundation, the purpose of this research was to complete a qualitative, phenomenology study of stress and its impact on urban search and rescue (US&R) teams deployed to a major disaster between the years of 1995 and 2005. Research questions focused on the lived experiences of US&R team members before, during, and after disaster deployment. The results include a detailed narrative by each of the participants that led to 8 depicted themes being derived from the transcribed narratives (a) department support, (b) faith, (c) family support, (d) lack of sleep, (e) passion, (f) suddenness, (g) training, and (h) uncertainty. Specific recommendations include increased funding for stress training of first responders and their families and increased funding to support emergency response agencies training budgets for stress counseling and stress management classes. The results of the study could benefit public safety officials’ at large and first responders (e.g., fire fighters, police officers, medical services) as well as serve as a possible model for public safety and emergency management professionals to increase first responders' safety by decreasing factors of stress.
Download or read book Responding to Catastrophic Events written by J. Larsen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the range of potential disaster scenarios, covering the issues and organizational relationships of importance to the student of consequence management. These include the roles, responsibilities, and coordination requirements of first responders, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the military.
