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Author | : James S. Angle |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2015-01-02 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1284035913 |
Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services model curriculum, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the many components of occupational safety and health for the emergency services. This textbook provides a historical look at industrial safety and health and how history has impacted the emergency services by providing a safer work environment that reduces first responder deaths and injuries. Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services features a laser-like focus on fire fighter health and safety and details how to stay safe and healthy in a high-risk environment and includes: - Thorough coverage of the "16 Fire Fighter Life safety Initiatives" with emphasis on the positive impact these Initiatives can have when implemented. - Case studies, review and discussion questions, and additional resources for each chapter.- Discussion on the latest research from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Author | : Steven N. Foley |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9780877654865 |
Resources for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health provides the practical guidance needed to successfully implement new safety proceedures. This text covers Fire service occupational safety, medical and health issues; evaluation and planning of public fire protection; risk management planning; role of the Company Officer and Safety Officer; and investigating significant injuries.
Author | : Ron Kanterman |
Publisher | : Fire Engineering Books |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 2019-02-22 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1593704194 |
There has to be accountability at every level of the organization from the chief to the rookie. Company officers have to step up and remind those under their command of safe operations and related procedures. Accountability at all levels is key to the success of any program, and it’s the key to survival when it comes to firefighter safety. Chief Ron Kanterman's Fire Officer's Guide to Occupational Safety & Health is a guide to safe operations and a healthy work force. Who needs this book? Fire chiefs, fire officers, incident safety officers, and health and safety officers Why? To gain the tools they need to operate the department within some acceptable parameters of safety and occupational health Ask yourself these questions: --Have you made firefighter safety and health a primary value of your organization? --Is there a culture of safety in your fire department? --Do the chief and line officers "walk the walk" and "talk the talk"? Key concepts and resources: --Risk management --Personnel protection (protecting the protectors) --Scene safety --The 16 Life Safety Initiatives and The Courage to be Safe/Everyone Goes Home program --Training --Occupational safety and health --Fitness --Codes and standards that dictate and/or assist within the genre of health and safety
Author | : Dodson |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2015-08-21 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1284041956 |
The third edition of Fire Department Incident Safety Officer has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest trends, information, and best-practices needed by current and aspiring Incident Safety Officers (ISO’s). Developed in partnership with the Fire Department Safety Officer’s Association and based on the 2015 Edition of NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, this authoritative resource focuses uniquely on the roles, responsibilities, and duties for fire service officers assigned to the incident command staff position of safety officer. From smoke reading to alternative energy sources to green construction buildings, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, Third Edition is loaded with up-to-date information needed to keep fire department members safe, including: A new chapter dedicated to the Incident Safety Officer at Training Drills and Special Events Entire chapters devoted to important topics like reading smoke, reading buildings,
Author | : Don Zimmerman |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 454 |
Release | : 2013-12-19 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1284036421 |
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.
Author | : David Schottke |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
Total Pages | : 1229 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Fire extinction |
ISBN | : 1449641520 |
Author | : James Angle |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2021-04 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1284180255 |
Designed for use within courses based on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services model curriculum, Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the many components of occupational safety and health for the emergency services.
Author | : Randy Okray |
Publisher | : PennWell Books |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2003-12 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781593700065 |
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.
Author | : National Fire Protection Association |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2021-07-26 |
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ISBN | : 9781455928057 |
Author | : National Fire Protection Association |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 58 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Business planning |
ISBN | : 9781455906024 |