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This unique resource provides fire and emergency personnel with the information about potential legal liabilities encountered every day. Learn how to research, read and understand the various statutes, regulations and cases. Actual cases are presented in detail and followed by explanations that identify the most important legal issues facing fire departments, EMS, and related organizations. (Keywords: Fire Law) ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide,
Synopsis
This one-of-a-kind resource provides fire and emergency personnel with the information about potential legal liabilities encountered every day. Learn how to research, read and understand the various statutes, regulations and cases. Actual cases are presented in detail and followed by explanations that identify the most important legal issues facing fire departments, EMS, and related organizations.
-- simple explanation of laws.
-- unique coverage of valuable topics such as ADA, Employment, OSHA and NFPA
-- each chapter offers specific questions to evaluate the reader's understanding
-- actual cases serve as learning experiences for the reader
Synopsis
An informative and educational resource for fire and emergency personnel in developing basic knowledge of the methodology to locate, read and comprehend the various statutes, regulations and cases which are the framework of fire and emergency law. Since the law changes virtually every day, you are given a basic framework for pursuing additional research and study.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Briefing a Case. Basic Principles of Law. Legal Actions Against Fire Service Organizations. Criminal Actions Against Fire fighters. Negligence Actions. Discrimination Based on Title VII. Americans with Disabilities Act. Workers Compensation. Fair Labor Standards Act. Liabilities in Termination of Employment. Family and Medical Leave Act. OSHA and Safety Considerations. Codes and Standards. Products Liability in the Fire Service. Age Discrimination Employment Act. Labor and Employment Laws. Collective Bargaining in the Fire Service. Appendix. Glossary.