Risk Management in the Fire Service
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0912212632 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 110 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Wilder is Captain and Training Director for the Bradley (IL) Fire Department, and a Field Instructor with the Fire Service Institute at the University of Illinois . About the Author Steven S
Clearly, Mr. Wilder is the authority in this field ! A Customer Having spent nearly 28 years in the risk management business it is refreshing to find a book that deals with timely issues in a clear, concise manner. The exposures unique to fire fighters/medics are unique and Mr. Wilder has unique approaches to today's risks. This book is a must read for any fire department in the United States and City Managers, Fire Chiefs, firemen and women would be remiss if it wasn't mandatory reading. One thing for sureas soon as we are finished posting this review an invitation will be extended to Mr. Wilder to come address our departments and key personnel. I would encourage anyone in the business, who has no. "Makes fire service and EMS risk management understandable" according to A Customer. While the concept of risk management is new to fire and EMS services, it is obviously not new to the author. His fire science background combined with his risk management background make him the logical choice to train the industry. Having sat in on lectures given by the author, I purchased the book with the hopes that it would be as easy to follow as are his classes. I was not disappointed. This book is written in a such a way that it takes a complex topic and makes it easy to follow and understand. As a fire department captain and EMT, I have already taken some of the ideas gained from this book and brought them into our department. . "Everything you need to start a Risk Management Program." according to A Customer. As a safety officer myself, I found this book truly captivating. I couldn't put it down. If you ever had a difficult time starting a safety program, I recommend you read "Risk Management in the Fire Service". This book is a recipe for an effective safety/risk management program. Mr. Wilder's five-step risk management process is so simple, I will use it for all future safety programs. I can't think of any incident too complex for this process. I used to think budget determined how effective a safety program could be, but this book gives step-by-step advice on things you can do within any budget. It's nice to know there's a reference and
Risk management doesn’t just happen on the fireground or at the emergency incident. This book defines risk management and the aspects of loss, including safety committees, accident investigation, risk management on the fireground, and the issues surrounding sexual harassment. Risk Management in the Fire Service will help you and your department understand risk management and the problems that you face. • Helps you and your department to understand risk• Describes a five-step risk management process• Legal case studies provide examples of risk concerns Risk management is the responsible supervision of an activity, operation, or process so as to minimize the potential for loss, as well as to maximize safety for the involved individuals and teams. Specific examples of common departmental loss exposures are given to further enhance your understanding of the potential problems.. Case studies are also provided to show examples of specific incidents and risk exposure. A five-step process is given to help you develop your department’s risk management program. It begins
Steven S. Wilder is Captain and Training Director for the Bradley (IL) Fire Department, and a Field Instructor with the Fire Service Institute at the University of Illinois