Synopses & Reviews
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. Full of current cases/decisions relevant in today’s communities and lots of related readings/links.
About the Author
Lawrence Bennett has been a part-time firefighter/EMT for the past 26 years and a full-time attorney for over 35 years. In his law practice as a partner in a Cincinnati law firm, Lawrence writes a monthly fire and EMS law newsletter where he represents fire chiefs, fire fighters, and emergency medical service personnel in federal and state courts, before the Ohio EMS Board, and before township trustees and other municipalities throughout Ohio. Lawrence has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati, Fire Science Department and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as a guest lecturer at the National Fire Academy, Executive Fire Officer class, and at the Ohio Fire Academy. Lawrence is general counsel for the Warren County (OH) Fire Chiefs’ Association and has now become legal counsel for the Commission on Accreditation of Air Transport Systems, which certifies air care operations nationwide .
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-