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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.

Table of Contents:
PREFACE. 1. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. Defining Leadership and management. Leadership Traits. Supervision Challenges. Strategic Planning. Developing Budgets. Record Keeping. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY. Communication Basics. Listening Effectively. Oral Communications. Written Communications. Speech Preparation and Opportunities. Dealing with Public Information. 5. 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. 6. FIRE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. RELATED PROGRAM AREAS. Terrorism Information - 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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PREFACE. 1. MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP. Defining Leadership and management. Leadership Traits. Supervision Challenges. Strategic Planning. Developing Budgets. Record Keeping. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY. Communication Basics. Listening Effectively. Oral Communications. Written Communications. Speech Preparation and Opportunities. Dealing with Public Information. 5. 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. 6. FIRE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. RELATED PROGRAM AREAS. Terrorism Information - 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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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781428360808
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
  • Height: 246 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 189 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1428360808
  • Publisher Date: 13 Jun 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 20 mm


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