Recruiting, Training, and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters

Recruiting, Training, and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters
Author: Jack W. Snook
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006
Genre: Fire extinction
ISBN: 9780763742102

Recruiting, Training, And Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters, Third Edition Looks At The Many Challenges Facing Today’S Volunteer Fire Fighter. Providing The History And Background Of Volunteer Fire Fighting, An Overview Of Why Individuals Volunteer, And Planning For The Future, This Is A Must-Have Resource. The Third Edition Also Provides An Extensive Review Of The Importance Of Customer Service And Detailed Coverage Of Fire Department Evaluations And Model Programs.

Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters

Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters
Author: Chaitra M. Hardison
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2015-01-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0833088408

Reviews the Los Angeles Fire Department’s hiring practices as of June 2014 and outlines a recommended new firefighter hiring process that is intended to increase efficiency of the hiring process, bolster the evidence supporting the validity of it, and make it more transparent and inclusive.

A Leadership Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments

A Leadership Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments
Author: Jack W. Snook
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2011-08-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0763742074

This must have resource examines the challenges of providing volunteer fire protection in modern day America. Readers are guided through a process of self-assessment and planning using case studies and activity worksheets. Skills and strategies are developed, yielding practical assistance to those charged with leading a volunteer fire department.

Needs of the Fire Service

Needs of the Fire Service
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2004
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Pride & Ownership

Pride & Ownership
Author: Rick Lasky
Publisher: PennWell Books
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1593700784

This book serves as a guide for the seasoned veteran, the new firefighter and everyone in between, bringing them together for what it all takes to have that love for the job. Each chapter addresses the next step in the leadership chain that is necessary for a fire service professional to succeed. The chapters are as follows: Our Mission; The Firefighter; The Company Officer; The Chief; Our Two Families; Sweating the Small Stuff; Changing Shirts-The Promotion; What September 11th Did For Us-The Good and the Bad; Ceremonies; Marketing Your Fire Department; Making It All Happen-Embracing Success; Have You Forgotten.

Management in the Fire Service

Management in the Fire Service
Author: Erwin Rausch
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 751
Release: 2015-12-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1284114996

The Fifth Edition of Management in the Fire Service meets and exceeds the objectives and outcomes for the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Principles of Fire Service Administration course. The textbook provides a comprehensive and concise overview of the common functions and related concerns that must be considered by the fire officer. Specific consideration is given to incident command, fire prevention, fire and life safety education, preincident planning, management of physical and financial resources, personnel management, employee relations, training, and additional services beyond firefighting. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.