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Book SynopsisFire Law The Liabilities and Rights of the Fire Service Thomas D. Schneid Today''s 34,000 fire departments across the country are at increased risk of civil and criminal liability. According to Tom Schneid, municipal departments, volunteer organizations, and industrial fire brigades are more vulnerable than ever before to lawsuits, fines, and other damages, which means that the country''s 1.2 million firefighters simply must gain a working knowledge of the various areas of potential liability if they are to avoid litigation. Fire Law refers to actual court cases, giving readers the fullest possible understanding of issues, facts, court reasoning, and even dissenting opinions. The book discusses the procedures of the various courts--from the federal on down to the municipal level. It sheds light on such issues as:
* The legal implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act
* The legal impact of National Fire Protection Association Standards
* Firefighter''s respons
Table of ContentsOverview of the Law.
Organization of the Judiciary System.
Civil and Criminal Law.
Civil Liability with Fire Departments.
Civil Liability for Fire Fighters.
Liabilities for the Safety of Fire Fighters.
N.F.P.A., B.O.C.A., N.E.C.
and Others.
Other Potential Liabilities of the Fire Fighter.
Liabilities in Hiring.
Liabilities in Termination of Employment.
Index.
