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Frank L Fire
[Hardcover 2009, 3rd Edition]
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The updated and revised version of this very popular book on the basic approach to hazardous materials. The revision includes the HM-181 standards and new government regulations. Its focus is on the basic aspects of chemistry with regard to the specific fire theories and classes of hazardous materials that the... more
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By
George D Haddow ,
Damon P Coppola ,
Jane A Bullock
[Hardcover 2010, 4th Edition]
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Fully updated to cover FEMA's continually changing role within the Department of Homeland Security and the impact and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, this third edition includes expanded coverage of local and state issues, particularly as they need to interact and work with FEMA and other federal agencies. "Introduction to Emergency... more
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By
Richard Kyle ,
W Bosseau Murray
[Hardcover 2007]
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Simulation facilities are invaluable for training in medicine and clinical education, biomedical engineering and life sciences. They allow the practice of prevention, containment, treatment, and procedure in a risk-free setting. This book is a practic... more
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By
Adrian Dwyer ,
John Eldridge ,
Mick Kernan
[Paperback 2004]
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- Pre-incident planning - On-scene procedures - Comprehensive management checklists for rapid response - Latest triage and casualty management - Chemical-biological agent descriptions and effects - Chemical-biological agent delivery systems and methods - Management of biological casualties - Post-incident recovery including critical incident stress debriefing - Meteorological conditions - Chem-bio... more
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By
Allan Zullo ,
Mike Santangelo ,
Mara Bovsun
[Paperback 2002]
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The firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center have become well-known-and rightfully so. But firefighters throughout America risk life and limb every day, many times without any acknowledgement whatsoever, let a... more
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By
Douglas R Chambers
[Paperback]
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Published on the 100th anniversary of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, this volume recognizes the nearly 9,000 extraordinary men and women that have been recognized over the years for their selfless acts of bravery and heroism. "A Century of Heroes" is... more
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George Buck
[Paperback]
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Scott Mc Mahon
[Paperback]
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The book is a detailed description of ways to prepare for an attack by terrorists or rogue states that use weapons of mass destruction and is more complete than government information. It also includes descriptions of biological and chemical weapons and t... more
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By
American Kennel Club ,
T F H Publications
[Hardcover]
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By
Gary Amdahl ,
President Jack Dangermond
[Paperback]
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Illustrates the best new strategies for mitigation, response, and recovery from both natural and human disasters using GIS technology.... more
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By
Charlotte Benson ,
Edward Clay
[Paperback 2003]
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By
Jeffrey S Crane ,
Delmar Thomson Learning
[Paperback 2009]
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This extensive compilation of broad-based case studies, written by a variety of authors, depicts local, national, and international perspectives on the role and responsibilities of today's emergency managers. Intended as a compliment to any book on emerge... more
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By
Paul Hashagen ,
Janet Kimmerly
[Hardcover 2002]
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14.
By
Catherine Stuart
[Paperback 2003]
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The power is out, the heat is off, the lines of communication are down. It will be days before rescue and clean-up crews can restore order to your community. In the meantime, you need to find edible food, clean water, and maybe even medical supplies. Coul... more
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Julian Curzon
[Paperback 2010]
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Title: The Great Cyclone at St. Louis and East St. Louis, May 27, 1896. Being a Full History of the Most Terrifying and Destructive Tornado in the History of the World, With Numerous Thrilling and Pathetic Incidents and Personal Experiences of Those Who Were in the Track of the Storm.... more
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By
Tim Deal ,
Michael De Bettencourt ,
Vickie Huyck
[Paperback 2006]
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By
M D Jennifer Leaning ,
Susan Briggs
[Hardbound 1999]
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Since the late 1980s the international relief community has seen its resources and personnel stressed beyond capacity by humanitarian crises--large-scale, man-made catastrophes such as the conflicts in Somalia, Bosnia, Rwanda, Chechnya, Zaire, and elsewhere. Waged within collapsing states, political and ethnic strife targets civilians, causes mass population dislocation and widespread... more
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By
Stephen Flynn
[Hardbound 2007]
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In this eye-opening, vitally important new book, Flynn issues a passionate call to make resiliency to disaster the top national priority. With the wounds of recent national tragedies still unhealed, this is a book no American can afford to ignore. Why do we remain unprepared for the next terrorist attack... more
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By
Robert Radvanovsky
[Hardcover 2006]
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Reporting on the significant strides made in securing and protecting our nation's infrastructures, this timely and accessible resource examines emergency responsiveness and other issues vital to national homeland security. Critical Infrastructure: Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness details the important measures that have been taken over the past few years to... more
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By
David De Kok
[Paperback 2000]
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Award-winning journalist David DeKok tells, for the first time, how the Centralia mine fire really started in 1962. He shows how local, state and federal government officials failed to take effective action, allowing the fire to move underneath the small town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. By early 1981, the fire was... more
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