Cross-training for first responders

by Bennett, Gregory S.

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The communications difficulties experienced in disasters have been well-documented. The classic example in the popular mind is the inability of New York City fire and police departments to communicate with each other on Sept. 11, 2001. ... Bennett wants professional and volunteer first responders to get on the same page on these issues and more sophisticated ones as well. The National Incident Management System is making some strides in this direction, he says, but it will take some years befor…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Cross-training for first responders / Gregory S. Bennett.

Summary

The communications difficulties experienced in disasters have been well-documented. The classic example in the popular mind is the inability of New York City fire and police departments to communicate with each other on Sept. 11, 2001. ... Bennett wants professional and volunteer first responders to get on the same page on these issues and more sophisticated ones as well. The National Incident Management System is making some strides in this direction, he says, but it will take some years before its effects are felt extensively. Cross-Training for First Responders explains the kind of training necessary to overcome the emergency response communications gap.-In the Natural Hazards Observer, September 2011.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2010.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):CRC Press
  • Place of Publication:Boca Raton, Fla
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2010.

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Title from title screen.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

  • oclc:ocn765140536
  • LC Classification:HV551.3
  • Dewey Decimal:363.34/880683

Table of Contents

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 Drill -- Chapter 14: Putting It All Together -- Chapter 15: What Have We Learned? -- Back cover.

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Subjects

Emergency management Emergency management -- United States First responders -- Training of -- Unit… Premiers répondants (Situations d'urgen… United States

Writers

Bennett, Gregory S.

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