Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service, Herbert Z. Wong, Ph.D., Aaron T. Olson, M.Ed., 2008

As the fire service becomes a microcosm of American society, Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service provides a useful tool to effectively address key issues and challenges of cultural diversity.

This book provides valuable lessons on cultural competence, the value of cultural differences, and the acquisition of cross-cultural skills to be used in fire science college courses or fire academies at the city, fire-district, state or federal level.

Real world experience combined with strategies, information and tools in this progressive work will result in improved firefighter performance and professionalism.

Features include:

  • Key Terms
  • Objectives
  • Case Scenarios
  • End of Chapter Review Questions
  • Self-Assessment of Communication Skills
  • Impact of Diversity on Fire Service Behaviors and Practices Surveys
  • Valuable listing of Consultants and Resrouces
  • Coverage of Firefighter and Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness

    8" x 10 1/4", 361 pages, B&W photos, softcover, ISBN: 978-0-13-238807-8, BM6880 / $36.00

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