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Fire Marshal's Handbook

Paperback

Published: 13th June 2012
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Essential for training the new Fire Marshal or as a reference for an experienced Fire Marshal, the "Fire Marshal's Handbook" is designed to meet the intent of the 2012 Edition of "NFPA Standard 1037, Professional Qualifications for the Fire Marshal". Utilizing a practical approach based on experience, the author provides an overview of the various programs that a Fire Marshal might be required to manage, offers guidance for managing these programs, and provides information on various ways Fire Marshals can make a difference within their communities.

Preface
Management and Leadership
Defining Leadership and management
Leadership Traits
Supervision Challenges
Strategic Planning
Developing Budgets
Record Keeping
Defining Fire Marshal Communities
The Concept of Communities
The Federal Government
Canadian Government
State and Provincial Government
Rural and Urban Communities
County Government
Parish Government
Local Government Structures
Community Groups and Organizations
Personnel Management
Introduction
The Use of Performance Measurement Systems
Employee Recruitment and Selection
Discipline, Dismissal, and Grievances
Personnel Records
Employment law
Unionization and Employee Relations
Ethics and The Fire Marshal
Communicating Effectively
Communication Basics
Listening Effectively
Oral Communications
Written Communications
Speech Preparation and Opportunities
Dealing with Public Information
Inspections and Code Enforcement
Introduction and Historical Overview
Learning from Mistakes
Modern Codes Development
Model Codes (Descriptive)
The Use of Code Commentaries, Handbooks, and Supporting Manuals
Federal, State, City, and County Governments
Applicability and Adoption of Codes
Permitting and Inspections
Code Official Training
Building Classifications
Prescriptive Code
Dealing with Performance Based Design
Fire Investigation and Analysis
Risk Management and Planning
Risk: It's Nature and Effects
The Concept of Risk Management
The Fire Detection and Systems Approach
Pre-Incident Planning and Surveys
Reporting, Data, and Statistics
Firefighter Safety and Health Issues
Training
Introduction
The Learning Process
The Desire to Learn
Learning is a Result of Experience
The How of Learning
Cognitive Learning
Psychomotor Learning
Affective Learning
The Perceived Value of Development
Feedback
The Professional Qualification System
NBFSPQ National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualification
IFSAC International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
Inspector Certification
About the ICC Certification Program
NFPA Certification
NFPA Job Performance Requirements (JPR's)
National Incident Management System
Developing Personnel
Evaluating Courses and Course Material
Goals of the Course
Objectives of the Course
Course Description
Assessment/Evaluation
Course Information
Instructor Information
Supplementary Readings
Course Descriptions/Objectives
Course Calendar/Schedule
Policies
Available Training Resources
State and provincial Training Office
The National Fire Academy
NASFM National Association of State Fire Marshal
Training Records
Conclusion
Injury Prevention Education and Programs
The Life Safety Educator
Data and Analysis
Evaluating Public Fire Education Programs
The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
US Fire Death Patterns by State
The Benefits of Previous Disasters
Related Program Areas
Terrorism Information รป Availability and Release
Right to Know and Chemical Reporting Records
Licensing and Regulation of Explosives and Hazardous Materials
Homeland Security and the System of Emergency Management
The Fire Marshals Role in Fire Department Rating
The National Incident Management System
Pipeline Safety and Regulation
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ISBN: 9781428360808
ISBN-10: 1428360808
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 250
Published: 13th June 2012
Dimensions (cm): 24.6 x 18.9  x 2.0
Weight (kg): 0.544