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Developing Firefighter Resiliency

Author : Bob Carpenter
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593704208
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Developing Firefighter Resiliency written by Bob Carpenter and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Key Messages: -- This is important. -- You can do it. -- I won't give up on you. Training ordinary people to do extraordinary things requires an understanding of how we learn. Developing Firefighter Resiliency starts with the basic psychophysical aspects of learning. The fire service has unwittingly used a failure-based training model for many years. Hands-on training exercises are often based on unachievable objectives. Trainers are often not educated about the psychology of adult learning or the effect of stress during learning. Consequently, participants face learning activities with mastery-level skill requirement to succeed when competency has yet to be established. This amounts to a never-ending diet of tests without actual skill development. Accessing knowledge under extreme circumstances cannot be left to chance, because the penalty for failure is severe. This book provides the roadmap for a journey to train, establish relevancy for the lessons, develop competency in the skills, and capitalize on confidence to achieve mastery. We study the impact of a stressful environment on the ability to learn and function.

Resilience Training for Firefighters

Author : Karen F. Deppa
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319387790
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Resilience Training for Firefighters written by Karen F. Deppa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-04 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing resilience skills has the potential to shield firefighters and other emergency responders from the negative effects of stressful incidents and situations. Drawing on cutting-edge research, this SpringerBrief proposes strategies to prevent firefighter behavioral health issues using the proactive approach of resilience training. Further, resilience training aims to develop mental toughness and support overall well-being in all facets of the responder’s life. This book emphasizes lessons and research from Positive Psychology. A new branch in the science of how the mind operates, Positive Psychology focuses on developing emotional wellness and preventing behavioral health problems. It does so in part by teaching habits and skills that promote self-efficacy, social support, and realistic optimistic thinking. The program outlined in this book supplements current approaches addressing emotional and behavioral health problems that afflict the emergency response community. Such problems include PTSD, anxiety, burnout, alcoholism, depression, and suicide. The authors present interventions and measures for resilience training backed by research and demonstrated results within education, the military, and other communities. Drawing on her more than 25 years’ experience in working with fire service representatives at all levels, Ms. Deppa understands the importance of considering the fire service culture. Dr. Saltzberg, a practicing psychologist, has taught resilience skills to a wide range of populations, including students, teachers, counselors, and U.S. Army officers. Together, they present a compelling approach to preventing behavioral health problems before they occur.

Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage

Author : Anne Gagliano
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593704461
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage written by Anne Gagliano and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage, author Anne Gagliano, the widely read Fire Engineering and FireLife.com columnist, has teamed up with her husband, Captain Mike Gagliano, to share their 30-plus years of personal experience on how marriage can thrive in the chaotic world of firefighting. In addition, they have called upon well-known and respected couples who share their stories of comfort and guidance for firefighter families everywhere. What you will learn: Aspects of this occupation that differentiate it from any other and how these impact marriage Essential conversations every firefighter couple should have The reality of sleep disruption and how to minimize its impact The importance of healthy intimacy in your relationship Why finances can be such a problem and ways to make it a solution Advice on how to deal with time off, kids, firefighter health, and so much more

Here to Help: Firefighter

Author : Rachel Blount
Publisher : Franklin Watts
ISBN 13 : 9781445139999
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (399 download)

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Download or read book Here to Help: Firefighter written by Rachel Blount and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's it like to be a firefighter? Perhaps one day you might like to become a firefighter too? In this book you will meet our firewoman, Leanne - and some of her colleagues - and see what she does at work every day. Find out what it is like to ride in a fire engine, all about the kit she uses and what happens when they attend fires and accidents. Here to Help is a brilliant introductory series books for very young readers (aged 5 and up) that follow real professionals around their place of work to give a flavour of what it means to work in a particular job. Additional question boxes encourage the reader relate the information they are reading to their own experiences. Each book concludes with some advice on the type of person suitable for each job and the education and training you will need to qualify. Specially commissioned photographs of real professionals ensure the books are accurate and a true representation of what it is like to work in a range of public-facing jobs.

The Combat Position

Author : Christopher Brennan
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593702493
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book The Combat Position written by Christopher Brennan and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighting is combat and should be viewed as a warrior's calling. Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect others, a selflessness rooted in the same noble drive as the military warriors who defend our nation. This book about combat is meant to be a guide for those who seek to follow a warrior's path, the path of the fire service warrior. Today's firefighter must be a warrior who will unflinchingly put his very life in harm's way to accomplish a mission, but who is also fully informed about the path being chosen. Embracing the philosophy of the fire service warrior, and striving for the ready position--the synthesis of physical and mental readiness that allows for optimum fireground performance--can reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities. The Combat Position: Achieving Firefighter Readiness will be an invaluable tool for firefighters, company officers, chief officers, and instructors.

Drawn by Fire 4

Author : Paul Combs
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593705085
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Drawn by Fire 4 written by Paul Combs and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Combs has returned with a brand new collection of his fire service editorials, Drawn by Fire 4. Paul began his fire service journey in 1995. He is a retired lieutenant for the City of Bryan (OH) Fire Department and continues to instruct for the Bryan Regional Training Academy. He is an FDIC keynoter, classroom presenter, and HOT instructor. He is an instructor for On Scene Training Associates and a national speaker. Paul sees and captures moments that help us all take a good look at ourselves and learn from it. He does it as no one else can—with humor, irreverence, respect, insight, compassion, and the skills of an award-winning illustrator. “This book should be on the coffee table in every firefighter’s home and on the kitchen table in every firehouse. Paul Combs’s books are like magnets. They can be picked up and opened to any page at any time, and the reader will be entertained. More importantly, they make you think and encourage you to do the right thing.” —Deputy District Chief Steve Chikerotis, Chicago Fire Department (ret.) “To Paul’s readers, buckle up, hold on tight, and keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times, because you’re about to go on a fantastic fire service ride.” —Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Heller, Hamilton (NJ) Fire Department

Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management

Author : Christian N Madu
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9813207965
Total Pages : 956 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management written by Christian N Madu and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is increasingly of great concern to the world community. The earth has witnessed the buildup of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, changes in biodiversity, and more occurrences of natural disasters. Recently, scientists have begun to shift their emphasis away from curbing carbon dioxide emission to adapting to carbon dioxide emission. The increase in natural disasters around the world is unprecedented in earth's history and these disasters are often associated to climate changes. Many nations along the coastal lines are threatened by massive floods and tsunamis. Earthquakes are increasing in intensity and erosion and droughts are problems in many parts of the developing countries. This book is therefore to investigate ways to prepare and effectively manage these disasters and possibly reduce their impacts. The focus is on mitigation strategies and policies that will help to reduce the impacts of natural disasters. The book takes an in-depth look at climate change and its association to socio-economic development and cultures especially in vulnerable communities; and investigates how communities can develop resilience to disasters. A balanced and a multiple perspective approach to manage the risks associated with natural disasters is offered by engaging authors from the entire globe to proffer solutions.

Create Your Own Light

Author : Travis Howze
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (397 download)

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Download or read book Create Your Own Light written by Travis Howze and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From taking human life to being assigned to the body recovery team of nine brother firefighters, including one of his best friends, U.S. Marine, former Police Officer and Firefighter Travis Howze was plagued with extreme Post Traumatic Stress, Depression and Survivors Guilt from a lifetime of very traumatic exposures dating back to early childhood. Victorious in the fight for his very own life at just three months old, his struggle to survive was just the beginning. Years later, he would defeat the very silent and deadly killer, PTSD, but not before it caused massive carnage and collateral damage to his personal and professional life. From Class Clown to professional Stand-Up Comedian and Speaker, Travis' UNBELIEVABLY GRIPPING, uncensored autobiography is a MUST READ that takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride through the eyes of an emergency responder. Follow Travis through countless horrific events, from funny stories inside of the Firehouse, Patrol Car, and Marine Corps, to Stand-Up Comedy Stages and the dark places first responders have to go to in their mind to survive.This true, hard-hitting story is about staying in the fight. It's about never quitting yourself, always getting up, doing the things you love, and how the power of perspective, attitude, ownership and acceptance can lead to LIFE CHANGING personal growth and a more PURPOSEFUL LIFE.

Firefighter Emotional Wellness

Author : Jada Hudson
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593705727
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Firefighter Emotional Wellness written by Jada Hudson and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Firefighter Emotional Wellness: Reconnecting with Yourself and Others is a training exercise for your heart and mind. It’s an excellent, evidence-based self-help book with boots on the ground sharing interviews with firefighters and how they adapt. “You are looking at a critical part of your success as a first responder and human being, and it doesn’t mean that you will have perfect understanding right away – or ever, but what it means is you will begin to find tools that help you grapple with what you have seen.” – Jada Hudson What others are saying “By sharing personal stories of her clients’ emotional wellness struggles, Jada Hudson takes away the stigma of talking about things like depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidal ideation,” said Dr. Thomas E. Joiner, an academic psychologist, author and professor of psychology, Florida State University. “Firefighter Emotional Wellness: Reconnecting with Yourself and Others is a must-read for every academy recruit, newlywed, leader, retiree, spouse, and individual who wants to become or remain emotionally well.” “Jada Hudson’s years of critically important work with counseling first responders has come full circle in this book. Her insight, guidance and examination of the issues facing the men and women on the front lines is both remarkable and humbling. This book should be a must read for any first responder or medical professional.” - Dr. Robert Langman, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago “I highly recommend this book for first responders, peer support programs, chaplains and clinicians,” said Dr. Joel Fay, who teaches intervention, case law, PTSD, Suicide by Cop and Self Care for Sacramento PD CIT. “Jada Hudson brings a considerable wealth of information regarding the mental health and treatment of first responders. She covers a broad range of topics including PTSD, suicide, stress and trauma, resiliency, and treatment. She shares her professional knowledge and writes from her personal experience and the book is richer for it.” “Jada Hudson draws upon her personal and professional experience as well as research and theory in writing Firefighter Emotional Wellness, a book that is timely and important,” says Dr. Stanley McCracken, author, and lecturer (ret.), The University of Chicago. “Just as first responders drill to prepare them for the physical demands of their jobs, reading this book should be considered a preparation for the emotional demands they will face.”

Building a Resilient Workforce

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309255112
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Building a Resilient Workforce written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every job can lead to stress. How people cope with that stress can be influenced by many factors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employs a diverse staff that includes emergency responders, border patrol agents, federal air marshals, and policy analysts. These employees may be exposed to traumatic situations and disturbing information as part of their jobs. DHS is concerned that long-term exposure to stressors may reduce individual resilience, negatively affect employees' well-being, and deteriorate the department's level of operation readiness. To explore DHS workforce resilience, the Institute of Medicine hosted two workshops in September and November 2011. The September workshop focused on DHS's operational and law enforcement personnel, while the November workshop concentrated on DHS policy and program personnel with top secret security clearances. The workshop brought together an array of experts from various fields including resilience research, occupation health psychology, and emergency response. Building a Resilient Workforce: Opportunities for the Department of Homeland Security: Workshop Summary: Defines workforce resilience and its benefits such as increased operational readiness and long-term cost savings for the specified population; Identifies work-related stressors faced by DHS workers, and gaps in current services and programs; Prioritizes key areas of concern; and Identifies innovative and effective worker resilience programs that could potentially serve as models for relevant components of the DHS workforce. The report presents highlights from more than 20 hours of presentations and discussions from the two workshops, as well as the agendas and a complete listing of the speakers, panelists, and planning committee members.

In Honor of the Charleston 9

Author : David Griffin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781493735549
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book In Honor of the Charleston 9 written by David Griffin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of how the Charleston Fire Department's organizational processes and employee behaviors changed after the Sofa Super Store Fire of 2007.

The Art of Reading Buildings

Author : John Mittendorf
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593703422
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Reading Buildings written by John Mittendorf and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Reading Buildings focuses on the practical art of reading a building and applying its positive and negative attributes in developing a size-up for fireground operations that center on structure fires. First-due company officers, incident commanders, and safety officers will appreciate the practical “street-wise” lessons captured in the book. Chief officers, training officers, engineers, firefighters, and fire science degree candidates will benefit from the wide range of building construction topics covered in this text. Features include: • Understand the technical and practical aspects of building construction • Learn on-the-spot building construction assessment using the authors’ custom Rapid Street-Read Guides • Develop a quick construction size-up for immediate application to fireground operations • Recognize firefighter traps in newer and alternative construction methods • This text covers objectives for the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) Building Construction for Fire Protection course

Firemanship ...

Author : Boy Scouts of America
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Firemanship ... written by Boy Scouts of America and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters

Author : Chaitra M. Hardison
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0833088394
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters written by Chaitra M. Hardison and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the Los Angeles Fire Department’s hiring practices as of June 2014 and outlines a recommended new firefighter hiring process that is intended to increase efficiency of the hiring process, bolster the evidence supporting the validity of it, and make it more transparent and inclusive.

Corrosion of Steel in Concrete

Author : J.P. Broomfield
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203475283
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Corrosion of Steel in Concrete written by J.P. Broomfield and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1996-12-12 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete is a major problem facing civil engineers and surveyors throughout the world today. There will always be a need to build stuctures in corrosive environments and it is therefore essential to address the problems that result. Corrosion of Steel in Concrete provides information on corrosion of steel in at

Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers

Author : Bowers, Clint A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522598049
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers written by Bowers, Clint A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stress that comes with being a first responder has been known to lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. However, few clinicians are informed about these health concerns and how to adequately treat them in this population. Therefore, there is an urgent need for practitioners to understand the latest information regarding treatments that will be useful to this specific population. Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers is an essential reference source that focuses on the latest research for diagnosing and treating mental health issues experienced by emergency personnel and seeks to generate awareness and inform clinicians about the unique circumstances encountered by these professionals. While highlighting topics including anxiety disorders and stress management, this book is ideally designed for clinicians, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, practitioners, medical professionals, EMTs, law enforcement, fire departments, military, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking current research on psychological therapy methods regarding first responders.

Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II

Author : Glenn P. Corbett
Publisher : Fire Engineering Books
ISBN 13 : 1593701357
Total Pages : 1202 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Book Synopsis Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II by : Glenn P. Corbett

Download or read book Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II written by Glenn P. Corbett and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corbett, technical editor of "Fire Engineering" magazine, has assembled more than 40 accomplished fire service professionals to compile one of the most authoritative, comprehensive, and up-to-date basics book for Firefighter I and II classes.