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Preparing the Fire Service for TERRORISM: Emergency Agencies Must Absorb the Lessons of 9/11.

Authors :
MAHONEY, ROBERT T.
Source :
Firehouse; Sep2011, Vol. 36 Issue 9, p58-61, 4p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on the preparation of fire services against terrorism as the U.S. commemorates the 10th year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. It states that the death of Al Qaeda leader Bin Laden does not end the threat of terrorism. It says that emergency agencies like the U.S. fire services are expected to learn their lesson from the tragic terrorist activity. Various steps on threat-and-risk assessment are also presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01454064
Volume :
36
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Firehouse
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
65572075