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Quantitative Evaluation of Fire and EMS Mobilization Times

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  • © 2010

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Authors:
  1. Robert Upson

    1. , Department of Fire Protection, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, USA

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  2. Kathy A. Notarianni

    1. , Department of Fire Protection, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, USA

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Fire (BRIEFSFIRE)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Introduction

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 1-3

  3. Study Questions and Research Methods

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 5-8

  4. Recruiting Participants

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 9-13

  5. Data Collection

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 15-19

  6. Data Analysis

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 21-28

  7. Primary Findings

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 29-63

  8. Conclusions

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 65-68

  9. Future Study Questions

    • Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni
    Pages 69-69

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 71-85
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Quantitative Evaluation of Fire and EMS Mobilization Times presents comprehensive empirical data on fire emergency and EMS call processing and turnout times, and aims to improve the operational benchmarks of NFPA peer consensus standards through a close examination of real-world data. The book also identifies and analyzes the elements that can influence EMS mobilization response times. Quantitative Evaluation of Fire and EMS Mobilization Times is intended for practitioners as a tool for analyzing fire emergency response times and developing methods for improving them. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.

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  • , Department of Fire Protection, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, USA

    Robert Upson, Kathy A. Notarianni

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