Firefighter Safety and Survival

Name: Firefighter Safety and Survival
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ISBN: 9781111306601

ISBN-10: 1111306605

ISBN-13: 9781111306601

Edition: 2012

Authors: Don Zimmerman

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FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND SURVIVAL introduces and explains the history and principles of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. This text was developed using the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) outcomes and outlines from the Firefighter Safety and Survival model curriculum. Firefighter Safety and Survival provides examples of situations from the fire service, as well as other high-risk industries, describes the incident, and then explains how it is applicable to the specific Initiative and what can be done to stay safe in similar situations.

Book details

List price: $29.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/19/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 8.75" wide x 9.00" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English




Defining a Cultural Change



Enhancing Accountability



Applying Risk Management Techniques



Eliminating Unsafe Acts



Implementing Training and Certification Standards



Developing Medical and Fitness Standards



Creating a Research Agenda



Utilizing Available Technology



Investigating Fatalities, Injuries, and Near Misses



Blending Grants and Safety



Establishing Response Standards



Examining Response to Violent Incidents



Providing Emotional Support



Enabling Public Education



Advocating Residential Fire Sprinklers



Engineering Safety into Equipment



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