Fire and Emergency Services Administration Management and Leadership Practices, 2nd Edition (Public Safety) [] Smeby Jr., L. Charles

Smeby Jr., L. Charles

ISBN 10: 1449605834 / ISBN 13: 9781449605834

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fire and Emergency Services Administration Management and Leadership Practices, 2nd Edition (Public Safety) [] Smeby Jr., L. Charles
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449605834
• ISBN 13: 9781449605834
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices, Second Edition covers the latest course objectives from the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education’s (FESHE) Bachelor’s Core Level Fire and Emergency Services Administration model curriculum. To effectively lead modern public safety organizations and the various components within them, individuals must possess a solid understanding of the always-changing issues that face the fire and emergency medical services. The second edition of Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices has been completely updated to deliver the very latest information needed to understand these challenges and will assist managers in making the proper decisions that can impact all aspects of their organization. The Second Edition features: Expanded emphasis on management and leadership of EMS operations. Updated budgeting financial strategies, including advice on how to overcome shrinking budgets and economic downturn. New guidance on hiring and diversity. Expanded coverage on training, education, and fire fighter safety. The following features are incorporated throughout the Second Edition: Chapter Objectives: FESHE Objectives and Knowledge Objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter, including page references. Case Studies: Real-life incidents help stimulate student discussion and highlight important concepts. Facts and Figures: Provides useful and interesting history, facts, and other research relating to the fire and emergency services. Words of Wisdom: Presents powerful and informative quotes from organizational leaders and experts in their fields. Chief Officer Tips: Targeted advice to deal with common administrative issues and introduce techniques to implement change. Chapter Activities: End-of-chapter Fire and EMS activities reinforce important concepts and improve students’ comprehension.

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Adjunct Professor, University of Florida