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JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 2013
JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 2013
EMS magazine, 2009
Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. Whe... more Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. When honor guard services are required, it is too late to think about getting one organized. Advance preparation and training are necessary if a ceremonial unit is to accomplish its mission in a manner that brings credit to the organization. A wise EMS leader will scan the environment and seek out opportunities to develop the capabilities, nurture traditions and arrange ceremonies that will contribute to organizational morale and support the achievement of the organization's mission.
JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 2012
JEMS : a journal of emergency medical services, 2013
This research paper examined the needs and desires of line fire service supervisors for managemen... more This research paper examined the needs and desires of line fire service supervisors for management information to assist them in carrying out their supervisory duties. The problem was a lack of a standardized and consistent approach to developing and reporting operational performance data within the department, resulting in diminished efficiency and effectiveness of the Infomatics and Quality Improvement Unit. The purpose of the project was to produce a menu of standardized reports which could be programmed, produced and distributed efficiently, and which would be useful to managers and supervisors. The development of this paper involved both historical and action research to identify the needs and wants of fire service supervisors for reports of operational performance parameters, to identify those reports commonly used by supervisors in other fire departments, and to develop a menu of standard reports which could be readily produced from the department’s records management and rep...
EMS magazine, 2009
Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. Whe... more Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. When honor guard services are required, it is too late to think about getting one organized. Advance preparation and training are necessary if a ceremonial unit is to accomplish its mission in a manner that brings credit to the organization. A wise EMS leader will scan the environment and seek out opportunities to develop the capabilities, nurture traditions and arrange ceremonies that will contribute to organizational morale and support the achievement of the organization's mission.
JEMS : a journal of emergency medical services, 2013
NCHRP Report, 2005
The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities to 1.... more The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities to 1.0 fatality per 100 million vehicle miles of travel. This goal can be achieved through the widespread application of low-cost, proven countermeasures that reduce the number of crashes on the nation's highways. This fifteenth volume of NCHRP Report 500, "Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan," provides strategies that can be employed to enhance rural emergency medical services. The report will be of particular interest to safety practitioners with responsibility for implementing programs to reduce injuries and fatalities on the highway system.
JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 2013
JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 2013
EMS magazine, 2009
Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. Whe... more Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. When honor guard services are required, it is too late to think about getting one organized. Advance preparation and training are necessary if a ceremonial unit is to accomplish its mission in a manner that brings credit to the organization. A wise EMS leader will scan the environment and seek out opportunities to develop the capabilities, nurture traditions and arrange ceremonies that will contribute to organizational morale and support the achievement of the organization's mission.
JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 2012
JEMS : a journal of emergency medical services, 2013
This research paper examined the needs and desires of line fire service supervisors for managemen... more This research paper examined the needs and desires of line fire service supervisors for management information to assist them in carrying out their supervisory duties. The problem was a lack of a standardized and consistent approach to developing and reporting operational performance data within the department, resulting in diminished efficiency and effectiveness of the Infomatics and Quality Improvement Unit. The purpose of the project was to produce a menu of standardized reports which could be programmed, produced and distributed efficiently, and which would be useful to managers and supervisors. The development of this paper involved both historical and action research to identify the needs and wants of fire service supervisors for reports of operational performance parameters, to identify those reports commonly used by supervisors in other fire departments, and to develop a menu of standard reports which could be readily produced from the department’s records management and rep...
EMS magazine, 2009
Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. Whe... more Traditions and ceremonies don't just happen on their own--they require vision and effort. When honor guard services are required, it is too late to think about getting one organized. Advance preparation and training are necessary if a ceremonial unit is to accomplish its mission in a manner that brings credit to the organization. A wise EMS leader will scan the environment and seek out opportunities to develop the capabilities, nurture traditions and arrange ceremonies that will contribute to organizational morale and support the achievement of the organization's mission.
JEMS : a journal of emergency medical services, 2013
NCHRP Report, 2005
The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities to 1.... more The goal of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan is to reduce annual highway fatalities to 1.0 fatality per 100 million vehicle miles of travel. This goal can be achieved through the widespread application of low-cost, proven countermeasures that reduce the number of crashes on the nation's highways. This fifteenth volume of NCHRP Report 500, "Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan," provides strategies that can be employed to enhance rural emergency medical services. The report will be of particular interest to safety practitioners with responsibility for implementing programs to reduce injuries and fatalities on the highway system.