Full Description
The authors of this text, some of the best known in the industry on this topic, have written this book to provide guidelines, tools, and standards for safe and professional emergency vehicle operations. This valuable information, gathered from years of experience, references the NFPA 1002-98 code and can be put to use throughout the emergency responder's career.
Contents
Introduction Emergency Vehicle Operations Overview Case ReviewLeadership and Management ObjectivesCase StudyManagement CultureLeadershipChoosing the Right PeopleObjectivesCase StudyAttitude v. AptitudeMotivationPhysical FitnessRules, Regulations, and Law ObjectivesCase StudyNational Rules and RegulationsInternational Perspective and Applicable GuidelinesLawsPolicy ObjectivesCase StudyPolicyProceduresGuidelinesEnforcementEvaluationEmergency VehiclesObjectivesCase StudyEmergency Medical, Fire, Specialty ApparatusPhysical and Dynamic Forces OperationsObjectivesCase StudyMore than Just DrivingSeatbeltsTechnologyPreemption SystemsThe Black BoxGPS and GISCommunicationsObjectivesCase StudyMobile and Portable RadiosHand SignalsMaintenanceObjectivesCase StudyPreventive MaintenanceVehicle CharacteristicsRoadway Operations Objectives Case studyVehicle PlacementPersonnel Awareness Special Operations ObjectivesOff-Road ObjectivesCase StudyRoll-OverObjectivesCase StudyPersonal Vehicle UseObjectivesCase StudyInclement WeatherObjectivesCase StudyGlossaryBibliographyIndex
