Special Report - Fire Department Preparedness for Extreme Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters (Paperback)

This report examines the impact of extreme weather and natural disasters on the fire service. It addresses the types of service calls most likely to arise as a result of these disasters and what equipment and planning are needed in order to be prepared. Safety, mutual aid, shift management, resource identification, logistics, and other related issues are discussed, along with examples from case studies of fire departments that have learned from experience what can happen. The report provides information that fire departments can use to enhance their level of preparedness and ensure greater safety the next time disaster strikes.

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	U.S. Fire Administration Technical Report 162
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	March 2013
Editors:	Hollis Stambaugh • Daryl Sensenig
Authors:	U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	42
ISBN-13:	978-1-4827-2579-7
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Fire protection & safety Promotions > Loot Warehouse Clearance Sale > Books
LSN:	1-4827-2579-7
Barcode:	9781482725797

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