Practical Incident Management for Schools will help prepare every school leader for their important role in keeping students safe in their school. This book will teach you the exact same system that fire chiefs across the country have used to command emergencies for more than three decades, but with customized information to meet your specific needs as a school leader. You will not only learn the key aspects of incident command but you will also learn how to train a comprehensive team to help you manage emergencies. After reading Practical Incident Management, you will have the tools that you need to calmly and efficiently lead your staff during a crisis. It will make you a more effective communicator and well-rounded leader. Once you have demonstrated your ability to lead under the pressure of command during a crisis, you will have the confidence and decision making skills of a seasoned manager that you can apply to your everyday duties as an exceptional school leader.

Brian N. Moore is a nationally recognized expert in school emergency planning with more than twenty-five years of experience in public safety. He has provided school emergency training to school leaders from across North America as well as published many articles designed to help school leaders in making sure kids are safe in school.