Managing America's Cities
Managing America's Cities

Author: Roger L. Kemp

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 471

ISBN-13: 0786458216

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This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Management in the Fire Service
Management in the Fire Service

Author: Harry R. Carter

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0763751693

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Learning objectives are provided for each chapter. Key terms are easily identified and defined within the text. A comprehensive list with definitions follows each chapter. Comprehensive scenarios with detailed analyses are used throughout t

Fire Suppression Practices and Procedures
Fire Suppression Practices and Procedures

Author: Eugene Mahoney

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780131517738

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Written in an engaging, easy-to-follow style, this book exposes the audience to the breadth of Fire Suppression Practices and Procedures without overwhelming the audience with unnecessary detail. Unlike competitors, this book covers all types of fires. Organized to present the theory and application of firefighting principles from the development to the extinguishment phase, it stresses the the importance of safety for firefighters. This book also presents a complete up-to-date coverage of the Incident Command System and its relationship to National Security factors.