Description
Gordon M. Sachs The safety officer in a fire or EMS department has several roles and responsibilities, both operational and administrative. This book provides an overview of applicable laws, regulations, and standards that affect the functions of a safety officer, and identifies other areas of knowledge, skills, and abilities that a competent safety officer must have. Focusing on the "how to" aspects of the job, "The Fire and EMS Department Safety Officer "is the perfect reference for both students and working professionals alike. FEATURES Presents a blend of theoretical and practical information to help the safety officer understand how to apply the concepts to real-world incidents. Complements National Fire Academy Health and Safety Courses. Appendices include an annotated list of laws, regulations, and standards; sample forms; the United States Fire Administration guidelines for Emergency Incident Rehabilitation; and Incident Safety officer checklists for structure fires, multi-casualty incidents, hazardous materials emergencies, and technical rescue incidents. Other titles of interest: "Emergency Incident Rehabilitation" by Edward T. Dickinson and Mike Weider (ISBN: 0-8359-5375-0) "Fire Service Personnel Management "by Steven T. Edwards (ISBN: 0-13-012885-6) "Introduction to Fire Prevention, Fifth Edition" by James C. Robertson (ISBN: 0-13-013916-5)
