Fire service law
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Fire service law
Pearson Prentice Hall, c2008
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Brady
Brady fire
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Description
This first-of-its kind text is written for the growing fire administration/officer markets. Author Larry Bennett is both an attorney and a firefighter, and he is well-connected at the University and National Fire Academy levels. This book has been closely monitored by the folks at FESHE, and an online course is being developed around this text by Empire State College for seven campuses.
Table of Contents
PREFACE
Dedication
Organization
Features
Foreword by Fire Chief William Kramer, Ph.D.
About The Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction to Textbook
Back Cover: Fire Chief Alan Brunacini
MODULE ONE - OVERVIEW OF THE LAW
Chapter 1- American Legal System
Search Warrants In Arson Investigations,
Fire Code Enforcement And Civil Litigation
Chapter 2- Line Of Duty Deaths / Safety:
LODD Litigation,
Fireman's Rule
Chapter 3 - Homeland Security:
National Incident Management System,
USA Patriot Act,
War On Terrorism
Chapter 4- Incident Command:
Fire Scene Operations,
Training,
Immunity
Chapter 5- Emergency Vehicle Operations
MODULE TWO - EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONNEL ISSUES
Chapter 6- Employment Litigation:
Age,
Beards,
Free Speech,
Promotions
Chapter 7- Sexual Harassment:
Hostile Work Atmosphere,
Pregnancy,
Gender Discrimination
Chapter 8- Race Discrimination
Chapter 9- Americans With Disabilities Act
Chapter 10- Family Medical Leave Act
MODULE THREE - OPERATIONAL AND MANAGERIAL ISUES
Chapter 11- Fair Labor Standards Act
Chapter 12- Drug-Free Workplace:
Random Drug Testing,
Firefighter DUIs
Chapter 13- EMS / HIPAA
Chapter 14- Physical Fitness
Chapter 15- Critical Incident Stress Management
MODULE FOUR - THE FIRE OFFICIAL AS RULE MAKER AND ENFORCER
Chapter 16- Discipline:
Misconduct On Duty And Off Duty,
Ethical Decision Making
Chapter 17- Arbitration / Mediation
MODULE FIVE - LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 18- Legislative Process:
Getting Laws Passed Helpful To Fire Service (Amending The Fireman's Rule)
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