First responder Dissertations, Theses and more http://www.lrc.fema.gov/research.xml Latest dissertations, theses and higher education articles relating to the fire and emergency management communities. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:03:00 EDT en-us An examination of self-directed learning readiness in executive-level fire officers Thesis (Ph.D.) University of South Florida, 2012 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/844094138 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:03:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/844094138 Exploring volunteered geographic information (VGI) for emergency management : toward a wiki GIS framework Thesis (Ph.D.) Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A and M University, 2010 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/845374658 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:02:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/845374658 An analysis of emergency vehicle crash characteristics Thesis (M.S.) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2003 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/844084664 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:01:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/844084664 Detection, modeling, and assessment of radiological conditions : an analysis of a radiological preparedness program Thesis (M.S.) San Diego State University, 2012 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/844089906 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:00:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/844089906 Terror defeated : occupant sensemaking, decision-making and protective action in the 2001 World Trade Center disaster Thesis (Ph.D.) University of Colorado at Boulder, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/793319625 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:59:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/793319625 5 New all-hazards-related dissertations 12/10/2012 USFA Library http://bit.ly/T5OrTR Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:39:00 EST http://bit.ly/T5OrTR 4 New EMS-related dissertations 12/10/2012 USFA Library http://bit.ly/Uyoud4 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:38:00 EST http://bit.ly/Uyoud4 3 New fire service-related dissertations 12/10/2012 USFA Library http://bit.ly/12jCBK3 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:37:00 EST http://bit.ly/12jCBK3 How towns recover after a disaster : the case of Princeville, NC Thesis: Morgan State University, 2007 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/817948320 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:05:00 EST http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/817948320 An analysis of the impact of an incident management system on secondary incidents on freeways Dissertation: University of California, Irvine, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/816320731 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:01:00 EST http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/816320731 Hurricane evacuation : origin, route and destination Dissertation: University of Central Florida, 2008 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/815281310 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:45:00 EST http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/815281310 Social cloud media and crowdsourcing in emergency management : an analytical review of Exercise24 Thesis; San Diego State University, 2010 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/813251614 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:51:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/813251614 Firefighters : attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to high-risk behaviors Dissertation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/813318703 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:48:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/813318703 Analyzing leadership styles of incident commanders Dissertation; Northcentral University, 2009 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809927446 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:01:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809927446 An assessment of partnerships in flood emergency management, Red River Valley, Manitoba Thesis; University of Manitoba, 2010 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809921197 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:58:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809921197 Safety culture and safety behaviors among firefighters Dissertation; UUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809938058 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:54:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809938058 Collaborative GIS environment for disaster management : tools and analysis Thesis; San Diego State University, 2012 http://bit.ly/R41ra3 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:06:00 EDT http://bit.ly/R41ra3 An experimental analysis of firefighter protective clothing : the influences of moisture and a thermally activated expanding air-gap Thesis; University of Maryland, 2012 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809948457 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:05:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809948457 A systemic perspective of stress in emergency medical personnel: emergency medical technicians and firefighters Dissertation; Pepperdine University, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809270203 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:59:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809270203 Evaluation of different contra-flow strategies for hurricane evacuation in Charleston, South Carolina Thesis; Clemson University, 2007 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809849649 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:50:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809849649 The effects of real-time image-based feedback on data gathering and analysis : the case of emergency management decision making Dissertation; Ohio State University, 2008 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809854164 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:52:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809854164 Integration of transportation and emergency services Dissertation; Vanderbilt University, 2005 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809800223 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:50:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/809800223 Wildland firefighter entrapmenbt avoidance Thesis; University of Utah 2012 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/808374029 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:48:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/808374029 Theses - ten recent additions Naval Postgraduate School http://bit.ly/MCiMsJ Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:28:00 EDT http://bit.ly/MCiMsJ Multi-scale fire hazard assessment for wildland urban interface areas Thesis --Harvard University, 2001 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/795404065 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:59:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/795404065 Fire station site selection in rural areas : a case study of Dickinson County, Kansas Thesis (M.S.)--Northwest Missouri State University, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/791950729 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:10:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/791950729 Measuring social vulnerability to natural hazards : an examination of the United States Virgin Islands Dissertation (Ph.D.)--The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/793539637 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:09:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/793539637 Perspectives on effectiveness : What works in a juvenile fire awareness and intervention program? Dissertation - Victoria University, 2010 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/794929554 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:13:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/794929554 Exploring the relationship between planning and training, and response to campus safety incidents Dissertation - University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/793394227 Wed, 30 May 2012 09:48:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/793394227 Occupational safety in the fire service : A review of automatic sprinkler systems and fire detection systems within Missouri University of Central Missouri, 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/733952930 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/733952930 Preliminary concepts for developing childhood education in emergency preparedness Naval Postgraduate School. 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/791855316 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/791855316 NYFD chief officer's evaluation of the citywide incident management system Naval Postgraduate School. 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/791637265 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:08:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/791637265 A decade of experience : which network structures maximize fire service capacity for homeland security incidents in metropolitan regions? Naval Postgraduate School. 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/781862295 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:10:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/781862295 Analyzing the need for special operations teams within the fire service Naval Postgraduate School. 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/763442297 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:16:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/763442297 The perfect storm : changing national policies to reduce flooding impacts and costs Naval Postgraduate School. 2011 http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/780442002 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:43:00 EDT http://netc.worldcat.org/oclc/780442002 Desperately seeking Susan! A critical analysis of gender, culture and leadership in a changing environment University of Northampton. 2010 http://go.usa.gov/Qnz Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:36:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/Qnz Got college? A degree is key to success away from the fireground Article - Fire-Rescue Magazine. http://fire.epubxp.com/issue/52421/74 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:46:00 EST http://fire.epubxp.com/issue/52421/74 The need for effective leadership training programs in Maine's volunteer fire services Thesis - University of Southern Maine. 2010. http://go.usa.gov/QiX Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:55:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/QiX Biosurveillance technology: providing situational awareness through increased information sharing Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/nlu Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/nlu Homeland security organizations: design contingencies in complex environments Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/Rw7 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:44:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/Rw7 Promoting inter-agency readiness through standardized training and education of front line responders Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/Rji Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:43:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/Rji Harnessing the power of collaborative relationships to improve national preparedness and responsiveness Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/Rli Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:38:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/Rli Organizational leadership's impact on emergent behavior during disaster response and recovery operations Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/NG7 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:35:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/NG7 Improving EMS in the United States through improved and centralized federal coordination Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/N8d Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:38:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/N8d Analyzing the need for special operations teams within the fire service Thesis - Naval Postgraduate School. 2011. http://go.usa.gov/5uA Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:27:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/5uA Application of protection motivation theory to study the factors that influence disaster recovery planning Dissertation - Louisiana Tech University. 2011 http://go.usa.gov/ILP Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:47:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/ILP Fire victim blood cyanide stability and the development of a cyanide uptake model Dissertation - University of Maryland, Baltimore http://go.usa.gov/IKm Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:48:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/IKm Multi-organizational coordination in the September 11th WTC search and rescue response Dissertation - University of Delaware http://bit.ly/sqovrp Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:37:00 EST http://bit.ly/sqovrp Managing New Orleans flood risk in an uncertain future using non-structural risk mitigation Dissertation - Pardee RAND Graduate School http://go.usa.gov/XEw Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:46:00 EST http://go.usa.gov/XEw Life events and distress in American Red Cross disaster relief staff Dissertation - University of South Dakota. 2003 http://go.usa.gov/kPD Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:28:00 EDT http://go.usa.gov/kPD