RUBE'S RULES FOR SURVIVAL, Dennis Rubin, 2001
"Nothing beats being prepared and trained for the job at hand. Professionals never let their guard down. You must always do the right thing, and never fly by the seat of your pants."
So goes the wisdom of veteran firefighter Dennis L. Rubin, a.k.a. "The Rube," in Rube's Rules for Survival.
Follow him as he traces the ups and downs of his distinguished career, in a lively, entertaining, and educational manner.
Rubin presents case studies culled from personal experience, mixing in the personal brushes with tragedy and humor that all firefighters know so well.
Each case study, ranging from gas leaks to structure collapse, ends with: Lessons learned, Chapter review questions and Rube's Rules for Survival for each specific incident.
You'll take these timeless truths to heart as well as back to the job!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dennis L. Rubin is the Chief of the City of Norfolk (VA) Fire and Paramedical Services Dept.
Rubin has an Associate's Degree in Applied Science/Fire Science from Northern Virginia Community College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire & Emergency Management from the University of Maryland. He currently is enrolled at Oklahoma State University Graduate School's Fire Administration Program.
Rubin is a 1993 graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and holds the National Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Certification and the Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFO) presented by the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
6" x 9", 107 pages, ISBN: 0-87814-826-4, softcover, BR9900 / $19.00