Maniscalco, deputy chief paramedic for the New York City fire department, and Christian, director of emergency response operations for a private company discuss the full range of non-military responses to terrorist attacks. Their topics include the incident management system, biological terrorism, radiation, casualty decontamination, and crime scene operations. Despite its copyright date, the book appeared before the September 2001 attack on New York and Washington. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Understanding Terrorism and Managing the Consequences

Politics & Social Sciences

Maniscalco, Paul M.

Christen, Hank T.

Social Sciences

PRENTICE/HALL

Text provides basic information for every emergency responder when combating terrorism. Includes data on chemical, biological, and radiological terrorism, explosives, and cyber-terrorism. Provides response procedures and decontamination guidelines. Also features government guidelines, recommendations, and protection requirements. Wire-spiral binding.

Terrorism Response: Pocket Field Guide for Fire and Ems Organizations

Legal Theory & Systems

Pearson

"American policing has been preparing to effectively deal with terrorism and weapons of mass effect for a very long time. But in the post September 11th world, our educational and training efforts must be significantly enhanced. This field guide has emerged as the best educational tool on the market. Every police officer should leave with a copy in their duty bag for a quick on-scene reference." Dr. James O'Keefe, St. John's University, Retired Director of Training, NYPD " A succinct, well organized first responder guide for our thin blue line. It is practical information in an easy to read and understandable format. I would rate it a "must have" for every officer." D.C. Jim Dozier, J.D., Ph.D., Executive Director Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and President IADLEST "Maniscalco and Christen have scored again with a comprehensive guidebook that no field officer or commander should be without. Drawing on their extensive experience and expertise in planning for and actually managing some of the worst terrorist incidents, the authors provide an indispensable tool to deal with them." Peter S.Beering, Terrorism Preparedness Coordinator , City of Indianapolis "Terrorists have years to plan their acts of violence, whereas, law enforcement has only minutes to respond and seconds to make the right decisions. The Terrorism Response: Field Guide for Law Enforcement provides a logically displayed, quick reference for taking the correct responsive action. I highly recommend that every law enforcement officer carry one on duty." Steven T. Kernes, Director, Pacific Northwest Law Enforcement Training Center " In the demanding and changing world of public safety this field guide is a must read for all public safety officers. It goes beyond the response to terror and addresses on the scene crises management procedures in a clear, concise manner. It is a great tool for the working officer." William F. Walsh, Ph.D., Director, Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville

Terrorism Response: Field Guide for Law Enforcement

Politics & Government

Key Benefit: This field guide details all of the essentials responders "need-to-know" in a terrorism response situation. Key Topic: Comprehensive and complete it details chemical, biological, radiological, and cyber-terrorism and explosives and the appropriate response procedures for each of these terrorism and tactical violence incidents. Also included is a discussion of the Incident Management System and a Quick Reference Guide for Hazard Zones, Incident Threat Response, SBCCOM Guidelines, NIOSH Interim Recommendations, and more. Market: This is an ideal resource on terrorism training for all Fire Service and EMS professionals.

Terrorism Response: Field Guide for Fire and Ems Organizations

Criminal Law

Field guide provides the basic information necessary for every officer when combating terrorism. Includes information on chemical, biological, and radiological terrorism, explosives, and cyber-terrorism. Response procedures, decontamination and crime scene operations are also covered. Wire-spiral binding.

Terrorism Response: Field Guide for Law Enforcement : Spiral

The street-wise guide for responders and planners is the first to apply the Incident Management System (IMS) to EMS. Incorporates the National Incident Management System as the basis for a medical incident management system for disasters, terrorist events, and other mass casualty incidents. Written for EMS systems, fire departments, military officers, and private industry.

EMS Incident Management System, The: Operations for Mass Casualty and High Impact Incidents

Medical Books

Allied Health Professions

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