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| Call Number: | 42042 |
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Drowning: a preventable tragedy! |
| Author(s): | Snowberger, Ronald S. ; Mount Dora. Fire Department. |
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| Description: | 38 p. |
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| Publication Data: | Emmitsburg, MD : National Fire Academy. April 2008 |
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| Identifier/s: | Accession No.: 129268 |
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| Type of Item: | (EFO PAPER)  |
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www.usfa.dhs.gov/pdf/efop/efo42042.pdf (199.1 kb) |
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| Subjects: | 1. DROWNING 2. SAFETY PROGRAMS 3. EVALUATION |
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| Series Data: | Executive Fire Officer Program. Applied Research Project |
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| Summary/abstract: | - The problem is the Mount Dora Fire Department does not have a prevention program to reduce the risk of drowning in our community. The purpose of this research was to identify elements necessary for the Mount Dora Fire Department to create, implement and maintain a drowning prevention program. This research utilized the descriptive method. The following questions were asked: 1. What types of information are available to inform the public in regards to water safety and drowning prevention? 2. How have other communities with a similar problem approached the issue successfully? 3. What support agencies are available to assist the Mount Dora Fire Department in establishing a drowning prevention program in the City of Mount Dora? 4. Why should the fire department take an active role in the prevention of drowning within our community? 5. What codes and regulations can be identified and adopted by the City of Mount Dora in order to assist in the prevention of drowning? The
procedures for this research came from different resources. A survey was distributed, to determine other fire department's involvement in drowning prevention. Additionally, the author conducted a comprehensive literature review by collecting information from books, journal articles, the internet, and articles by organizations that exist for the purposes of safety and the prevention of injury. Information collected is beneficial in correcting the problem stated within the research. The results of the research suggest that the Mount Dora Fire Department should be involved in the prevention of drowning and that there are agencies and resources that will assist in the development of this program. Additionally, we must evaluate the program for effectiveness. Recommendations were made to gain support from city leaders and create a drowning prevention program with the support of all resources and outside organizations.
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| Notes: | Mount Dora, FL; Strategies of Community Risk Reduction; Abstracts for EFO papers are written by the author |
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| Availability: | Available on Interlibrary Loan |
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| Copies: | - c.1: DOCUMENT ROOM - ROOM 209 [Status: IN]
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