Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers

Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers

Author: Paul A. Erickson

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-03-01

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 0080477585

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Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers, Second Edition, outlines the essential roles of corporate and municipal managers when responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters. It demonstrates the importance of their relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies as well as public and private community sectors. Author Paul Erickson, one of the leading experts in the field, focuses on proactively planning for emergencies, particularly in the recognition and advanced coordination of response to incidents instead of simply implementing emergency measures. This book provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response. End of chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts. This book is recommended for graduate and undergraduate students studying emergency planning, management, and response; security, disaster recovery, loss prevention, and business continuity professionals and consultants; municipal managers involved in emergency planning and response; and corporate risk management/hazard professionals. - Helps you to develop and implement an Emergency Response Plan - Provides specific recommendations regarding the immediate and long-term health and safety of emergency response personnel - End of Chapter summaries and questions provide concise information on learning objectives and a review of important concepts


Leading Recommendations for Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities, 1998-2005

Leading Recommendations for Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities, 1998-2005

Author: Marilyn Ridenour

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-03

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1437920454

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Each year in the U.S., approx. 100 fire fighters die in the line of duty. In 1998, Congress appropriated funds to NIOSH for a fire fighter safety initiative. NIOSH developed and implemented the Fire Fighter Fatality Invest. and Prevention Program (FFFIPP), the goal of which is to reduce the number of fire fighter fatalities. NIOSH conducts investigations of line-of-duty fire fighter deaths to identify contributing factors and to generate recommend. for prevention. This document is a synthesis of the 1,286 individual recommend. from the 335 FFFIPP investigations conducted from 1998 to 2005. The fire service should use this document to develop, update, and implement policies, programs, and training to prevent fatalities among fire fighters. Charts and tables.


Guide to Developing and Managing an Emergency Service

Guide to Developing and Managing an Emergency Service

Author: DIANE Publishing Company

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1996-04

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0788128159

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Designed to assist emergency managers in establishing an effective infection control program within their organizations. Serves as a valuable resource to managers seeking a clear understanding of communicable disease issues. Will facilitate compliance with current laws, regulations, and standards related to infection control in the emergency services. Glossary of common terms. Bibliography. Sources of additional information. Over 100 charts and graphs.