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PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-100763779296

ISBN-139780763779290

eBay Product ID (ePID)92484311

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Book TitleChief Officer : Principles and Practice

Number of Pages308 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPublic Affairs & Administration, Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science

Publication Year2011

GenrePolitical Science, Technology & Engineering, Medical

AuthorInternational Association of Fire Chiefs

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.5 in

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LCCN2010-037481

Table Of ContentChapter 1: Leadership Chapter 2: Communications Chapter 3: Personal and Professional Development Chapter 4: Working in the Community Chapter 5: Intergovernmental Relations Chapter 6: Human Resources Chapter 7: Legal Issues Chapter 8: Strategic Planning Chapter 9: Emergency Management Chapter 10: Code Enforcement and Public Education Chapter 11: Budget and Finance Issues Appendix A NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition Appendix B NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition, Correlation Guide Appendix C NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition, ProBoard Matrix Appendix D Sample Strategic Plan: An Extract from the Plainfield Fire Department Master Plan

SynopsisThe Complete Fire Officer III and IV Training Solution! Chief officers need to know how to make the transition from company officer to chief officer. Chief Officer: Principles and Practice is designed to help make the transition from company officer to chief officer a smooth evolution. Covering the entire scope of Levels III and IV from the 2009 Edition of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chief Officer combines current content with dynamic features and interactive technology to better support instructors and to help prepare future chief officers to become problem-solving leaders for their organizations.Chief Officer: Principles and Practice has a clear focus on instilling fire fighter safety throughout an organization's culture. Reducing fire fighter injuries and deaths requires the dedicated efforts of every fire fighter, fire officer, and fire department. The entire fire community must work together to achieve one common goal: to ensure that everyone goes home. Chief officers therefore set the tone for safety in their organization, and this textbook embraces that philosophy. It is with this goal in mind that the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, developed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, are integrated throughout the text., The Complete Fire Officer III And IV Training Solution Chief Officers Need To Know How To Make The Transition From Company Officer To Chief Officer. Chief Officer: Principles And Practice Is Designed To Help Make The Transition From Company Officer To Chief Officer A Smooth Evolution. Covering The Entire Scope Of Levels III And IV From The 2009 Edition Of NFPA 1021, Standard For Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chief Officer Combines Current Content With Dynamic Features And Interactive Technology To Better Support Instructors And To Help Prepare Future Chief Officers To Become Problem-Solving Leaders For Their Organizations. Chief Officer: Principles And Practice Has A Clear Focus On Instilling Fire Fighter Safety Throughout An Organization'S Culture. Reducing Fire Fighter Injuries And Deaths Requires The Dedicated Efforts Of Every Fire Fighter, Fire Officer, And Fire Department. The Entire Fire Community Must Work Together To Achieve One Common Goal: To Ensure That Everyone Goes Home. Chief Officers Therefore Set The Tone For Safety In Their Organization, And This Textbook Embraces That Philosophy. It Is With This Goal In Mind That The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, Developed By The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Are Integrated Throughout The Text. The Features In This Textbook Will Help Students Take That Extra Step Toward Becoming Outstanding Chief Officers. These Features Include: Scenario-Based Learning. You Are The Chief Officer And Chief Officer In Action Are Found In Each Chapter To Encourage And Foster Critical Thinking Skills. Practical Tips For The Chief Officer. Chief Officer Tips And Voices Of Experience Essays Are Integrated Into Each Chapter To Provide Helpful Advice From Experienced Chief Officers. Level IV Job Performance Requirements. Fire Officer Level IV Content Is Highlighted To Discern Level III Jprs From Level IV. Walk The Talk. Additional Activities Encourage Students To Take What They Have Learned In The Chapter And Apply It To Their Own Department.

LC Classification NumberTH9119.C525 2012