In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy

Griffin, Dr. David

ISBN 10: 1493735543 / ISBN 13: 9781493735549

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493735543
• ISBN 13: 9781493735549
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Monday, June 18, 2007. Nine firefighters lost. Many grieving families. An organization spiraling into crisis. Significant reasons for change.The Sofa Super Store Fire, one of the nation’s deadliest incidents for firefighters since 9/11, marked the beginning of change. Change for people and the global landscape of emergency services. But how, specifically, did an emergency services organization in South Carolina learn at the individual, team, and organizational levels following this tragedy, and consequently, institute the needed changes for organizational development?After more than three years of in-depth research, Dr. David Griffin, the engineer on the first due engine of the Sofa Super Store Fire, studies how organizational processes and employee behaviors changed following this multiple line of duty death incident. The study centered on firefighters who officially responded on June 18, 2007 to the deadly Sofa Super Store Fire in Charleston, SC. This is a scientific research study, not a story. Change did come. Find out how the concept of organizational learning led to the changes, and how you can institute this powerful concept in your organization. This study will save lives. Visit drdavidgriffin.com for more information.

About the Author

Dr. David Griffin is a Battalion Chief and Shift Commander in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the operator of the first due engine on June 18, 2007 when nine of his fellow firefighters perished in the line of duty. He has come through the ranks in Charleston from Firefighter, Assistant Engineer, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, and current Shift Commander. He has a Bachelor of Science in education from The Citadel, a Master of Science in executive fire service leadership, and a Doctorate of Education in organizational leadership and development. He is the author of four books that are available worldwide: Best Seller, In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy, ACTION: 9 Missions for Personal and Professional Growth, From PTSD to PTG: A Firefighter's (My) Journey After A Multiple Line of Duty Death Incident, and Tattoos and Trauma: The Healing Power of Tattoos for Emergency Responders. David is also an international speaker and instructor, a certified Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer with The Center for Public Safety Excellence, a graduate of The National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program, and a graduate of Harvard University's Kennedy School of Executive Education: Senior Executives in State and Local Government. David is also the owner of On A Mission at drdavidgriffin.com.