| The Changing Face of the Fire Service: A Handbook on Women in Firefighting Contributor(s): Fire Administration, U. S. (Author), Agency, Federal Emergency Management (Author) |
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ISBN: 1482780275 ISBN-13: 9781482780277 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $16.14 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Fire Science |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.53 lbs) 94 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This document is to help the fire service manager cope with the firefighting workforce as it changes from an all-male environment to one that includes women. The handbook offers guidance and suggestions from people who have experience and expertise in the areas that affect women's integration into fire suppression ranks. It takes a wide perspective, and, as is appropriate with personnel issues in general, offers choices and options more often than single "right" answers. The Changing Face of the Fire Service helps the fire service manager cope with the firefighting workforce as it changes from an all-male environment to one that includes women. The handbook offers guidance and suggestions from people who have experience and expertise in the areas that affect women's integration into fire suppression ranks. It takes a wide perspective, and, as is appropriate with personnel issues in general, offers choice s and options more often than single "right" answers. It attempts to answer the most frequently asked questions about women in firefighting. It focuses specifically on the issues of recruitment, entry-level physical testing, firefighter training, maternity and reproductive safety, hair-length standards, fire station facilities, sexual harassment, cultural diversity training, ongoing support, and protective gear and uniforms. |