Author: Publisher: FEMA
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Minimum Standards on Structural Fire Fighting Protective Clothing and Equipment: A Guide for Fire Service Education and Procurement
Author: A Heat Transfer Model for Fire Fighter's Protective Clothing
Author: Fire and Emergency Medical Services Ergonomics; A Guide for Understanding and Implementing an Ergonomics Program in Your Department
Author: Emergency Response Planning for Corporate and Municipal Managers
Author: Paul A. EricksonPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080477585
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
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
Author: Marilyn RidenourPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920454
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
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.
Fire Department Safety Officer's Reference Guide
Author: Guide to Developing and Managing an Emergency Service
Author: DIANE Publishing CompanyPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788128159
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
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.
Protective Clothing & Equipment for Firefighters
Author: Andrew F. SearsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fire fighters
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Firefighters' Clothing and Equipment
Author: Guowen SongPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0429816413
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Protective clothing and equipment used for firefighters protect them against their harsh working environment loaded with strong thermal hazards, elevated environmental temperatures, low oxygen concentration and smoke. This book describes an in-depth review of firefighting clothing and equipment, and explicitly addresses the performance of protection and comfort in textile engineering, clothing design, and evaluation. Covered topics include protection and comfort requirements for firefighting clothing and equipment, testing methods, standards and performance evaluation, smart firefighting clothing for first responders and numerical modeling of performance of firefighting clothing. Key Features Presents complete overview about the requirements of firefighters' protective clothing/thermal protective materials Addresses performance of protection and comfort Includes human thermoregulation system and responses to firefighting working environment Discusses SMART firefighting clothing and equipment Suggests "how to improve the wear comfort?
Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
Author: National Fire Protecetion AssociationPublisher:
ISBN: 9781455923311
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description