The Fire Chief's Handbook
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Author(s): R. C. Barr and J. M. Eversole (Eds)
Publisher: PennWell
ISBN: 0878148302
Format: hardback
1153pp
Price: $89.95
Review Date: 24 April 2003
Review: This thick book, written by 29 fire service leaders, is designed for US fire fighters, company officers and chief officers of all ranks who want the latest information on the fundamentals of leadership in the fire service as well as managing the day-to-day operations of a fire department. There are sections on: management and leadership; human resources; fire department equipment and protective clothing; operations; fire prevention, loss reduction and public safety; and a look at the future of the fire service.