Command and Control of Disaster Operations

Green, Walter G., III

ISBN 10: 158112659X / ISBN 13: 9781581126594

Published by Universal Publishers, 2001

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vi, 286, [2] pages. Works Cited. Tables. Figures. Cover has slight wear and soiling. Dr. Walter Green III worked for many years at the University of Richmond, in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies, where he was the chair of the masters program in emergency management. He was noted for this course, Introduction to Land Search and Rescue course in Fremont, CO. He published a substantial number of articles in emergency management related professional journals. Based on observations of exercises and actual disaster operations and practitioner literature, this volume provides a summary of current best practices for emergency managers, students, and scholars. Its content is applicable to government, voluntary agency, military, and business disaster response activities. Originally written as a study guide to assist individuals preparing for the Certified Crisis Operations Manager examination, this volume provides a reference manual for emergency managers on the organizational structures, facilities, and procedures used to manage disaster response operations. The focus is on management of operations during the period immediately prior to disaster onset, the event impact, and the immediate post impact period. Topics covered include the Incident Command System, Command Posts, Emergency Operations Center facilities and organization, emergency plans and guidance documents, information management, interface procedures, communications, strategy and tactics, decision processes, risks and safety, media relations, documentation, stress management, and standards and ethics.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Command and Control of Disaster Operations
• Publisher: Universal Publishers
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158112659X
• ISBN 13: 9781581126594
• Binding: Trade paperback
• Edition: Presumed First Edition, First printing.
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

Originally written as a study guide to assist individuals preparing for the Certified Crisis Operations Manager examination, this volume provides a reference manual for emergency managers on the organizational structures, facilities, and procedures used to manage disaster response operations. The focus is on management of operations during the period immediately prior to disaster onset, the event impact, and the immediate post impact period. Topics covered include the Incident Command System, Command Posts, Emergency Operations Center facilities and organization, emergency plans and guidance documents, information management, interface procedures, communications, strategy and tactics, decision processes, risks and safety, media relations, documentation, stress management, and standards and ethics.

Synopsis

Originally written as a study guide to assist individuals preparing for the Certified Crisis Operations Manager examination, this volume provides a reference manual for emergency managers on the organizational structures, facilities, and procedures used to manage disaster response operations.