How Long to Read EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW

How Long Does it Take to Read EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 2 minutes to read EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW by William C. Nicholson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This second edition is a major revision and update of Emergency Response and Emergency Management Law. As the first text to be published on emergency response and emergency management law this book provides an understanding of the legal challenges faced on a daily basis by the front-line troops in emergent situations. The emergency response law section begins with the duty to respond and proceeds through the wide range of legal issues that arise during response. Training accidents, vehicle issues, dispatch, emergency medical services issues, and “Good Samaritan” acts are covered. Additional topics include the standard operating procedures, mutual aid, the incident management system, hazardous materials incidents, OSHA, using volunteer resources, recovery by responders, the rescue doctrine, and the World Trade Center site litigation. The emergency management law section examines the powers of governors, state and local responsibilities, federal emergency management, difficulties in mitigating legal exposure, legal steps for mitigation, potential negligence liability, legal requirements and interpreting/translating assistance, preparedness cases, recovery cases, and the role of the local government attorney before, during, and in the aftermath of a disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Stafford Act and the National Response Framework (NRF) are discussed in great detail. The third section discusses the ethical imperative, homeland security expenditures, policy and legal changes, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war veterans. At the end of each chapter, questions and problems refer back to the text. These resources highlight the principal issues and serve as a valuable teaching tool for the instructor. This text provides a firm base of legal knowledge for emergency responders, emergency management professionals, and their attorneys.

How long is EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW?

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW by William C. Nicholson is 468 pages long, and a total of 120,744 words.

This makes it 158% the length of the average book. It also has 148% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 59 minutes to read EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW aloud.

What Reading Level is EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW?

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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