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MANAGING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACCIDENTS, Al J. Smith, Jr., McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York,N. Y. 10020; 188pages, $19.95.
This text focuses on the managerial aspect of handling hazardous spills, and stresses the importance of preplanning at all levels of government. The effectiveness of the team approach for fire fighters, police officers, civil defense personnel and governmental officials is discussed.
Also examined is the availability of assistance systems such as technical hot lines and reference books.
FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR, Fourth Edition, Gene P. Carlson, Editor, International Fire Service Training Association, Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla. 74078, 160 pages, $7.
This text serves as an in-depth guide for those who want to become competent instructors. The basic qualities of a good instructor are outlined and specific areas such as the psychology of learning, planning instruction and training aids are examined.
Methods of constructing exams, including multiple choice, true/false and manipulative-performance tests are discussed. The manual is illustrated with tables, graphs and photographs.
