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UNINA9910785249703321 |
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Autore |
Bennett Gregory |
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Titolo |
Cross-training for first responders / / Gregory Bennett |
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Boca Raton : , : Taylor & Francis, , 2010 |
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ISBN |
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0-429-24623-4 |
1-4398-2654-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (278 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Emergency management - United States |
First responders - Training of - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Front cover; Dedication; Contents; Preface; About the Author; Chapter 1: Basic Concepts in Cross-Training; Chapter 2: Law Enforcement; Chapter 3: Can't We All JustGet Along?; Chapter 4: Fire and Hazmat; Chapter 5: Emergency Medical Responders; Chapter 6: Office of Emergency Management Personnel; Chapter 7: Public Health Professionals; Chapter 8: Other Responders; Chapter 9: Politicians; Chapter 10: Training Opportunities,Grant Tips, andRelated Issues; Chapter 11: Online Training and Distance Learning:Friend or Foe?; Chapter 12: Planning a Tabletop Exercise |
Chapter 13: Planning and Conducting a Hands-On DrillChapter 14: Putting It All Together; Chapter 15: What Have We Learned?; Back cover |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The tragedy that occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001 brought enhanced emergency preparedness among first responders to the forefront of public awareness. Since those events - and despite significant progress made in many of the areas previously deemed deficient - some response areas are still woefully inadequate. Cross-Training for First Responders highlights these weaknesses that, in many cases, still remain in the response community. The book presents concrete solutions that arm first responders with vital knowledge so that they are better prepared in the |
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