Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services - Couverture souple

Klinoff, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1284180158 ISBN 13 : 9781284180152

Editeur : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2019

Synopsis

Introduction to Fire Protection and Emergency Services includes Navigate Advantage Access Advantage Package includes: Content Instruction Student Learning Materials Textbook Assessments Flashcards* eBookAnalytics Slides *Available in most packages; contact us to confirm availability. 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 Principles of Emergency Services (C0273). The Sixth Edition delivers a head start in the competitive selection process to future fire service candidates 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 AllianceFirefighter Cancer Support NetworkLeary 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 impact on the fire and rescue service (c) 2021 388 pages

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À propos de l'auteur

Robert W. Klinoff is a CA Certified Chief Officer, National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer and retired Chief Deputy Fire Chief with the Kern County Fire Department. He is a 35-year fire service veteran.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1284180158
• ISBN 13: 9781284180152
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 6
• Nombre de pages: 388
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible