Chronicles of Incidents and Response

ISBN-13: 9781138316096 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 368 str.

Robert A. Burke

Opis

This book takes an in depth look at the history of hazardous materials response, while pointing out the lessons learned and discussing the impact on our response today. This book aims to be the most comprehensive study of hazardous materials history ever presented in a single volume.

Spis treści

1. In the Beginning. 2. Organized Response. 3. Incidents That Changed Hazmat Response. 4. Lessons Learned.

O autorze

Mr. Robert A. Burke is an Author, Instructor, Contributing Editor Firehouse Magazine, and Columnist Firehouse.Com, National Fire Academy Adjunct Faculty. He is a retired Fire Marshal from the University of Maryland, and Community College of Baltimore County Adjunct Faculty Retired, member NFPA 45 Technical Committee for Laboratories Using Chemicals Retired. Mr. Burke has in excess of 30 years of experience at all levels of the fire and emergency services, including fire service training at the local, state, and national levels. He has command experience as chief officer and company officer with both career and volunteer departments and operational experience in both urban and rural environments. His experience also includes Hazmat, Firefighting, Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, Public Education, Course Development, and Rescue.