Human Resource Management for the Fire and Emergency Services

Author(s):	International Association of Fire Chiefs Nathan Trauernicht
Details:	ISBN-13: 9780763749385 ISBN-10:0763749389 Paperback 300 pages © 2014 Will Publish: 12/20/2012
Price:	International Sales $72.95 US List Training Site Discount Add to Cart

Overview

Developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and a team of seasoned fire service officers, Human Resource Management for the Fire and Emergency Services is a new resource created to help fire department leaders handle the many challenges of personnel management within today’s fire department. This groundbreaking guide will help leaders tackle obstacles relating to diversity in the workplace, labor relations, conflict resolution, team building, performance management, and many other topics vital to a fire department’s success. Sharpen your leadership skills with Human Resource Management for the Fire and Emergency Services.

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1  Human Resource Management in the Fire Service
2  Strategic Planning, Mission/Vision Casting, and Policy Development
3  Organizational Behavior and Culture
4  The Legal Environment
5  Community Outreach, Recruitment, & Retention
6  Selection and Promotion of Employees
7  Labor-Management Relationship
8   Team Building
9  Performance Management
10  Conflict Resolution
11  Diversity in the Workplace
12  Safety, Health and Wellness Programs
13  Training and Professional Development
14  Future of the Fire Service
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International Association of Fire Chiefs

Established in 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a powerful, professional membership organization of more than 12,600 chief fire and emergency officers. The mission of the IAFC is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services, and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities. Members of the IAFC are the world’s leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation.

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