International Journal of Emergency Services: Volume 1 Issue 1

Bridging the theory and practice gap in emergency services research: a case for a new journal

Paresh Wankhade, Peter Murphy

The purpose of this paper is to provide the rationale underpinning this new journal in addressing the apparent gap and fragmented nature of the emergency services research, to…

Safety culture in the US fire service: an empirical definition

William L. Pessemier, Robert E. England

The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive model of safety culture for the US fire service.

Policing for the people: A cluster based investigation of the relationship between police force operational performance and public opinion

Harry Barton, Malcolm J. Beynon

The UK police service has a major challenge to introduce innovative ways of improving efficiency and productivity, whilst at the same time improving public opinion as to their…

The quest of marine accidents due to human error, 1998‐2011

Alexandros M. Goulielmos, Georgia Lathouraki, Costas Giziakis

The purpose of this paper is to show the link between human error and marine accidents.

Network organisation in supporting post‐disaster management in Indonesia

Bevaola Kusumasari

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the support network organisations between local government, non‐government organisations (NGOs) and community groups in post‐disaster…

Fire and rescue service reconfiguration: a case study in Nottinghamshire

Peter Murphy, Kirsten Greenhalgh, Craig Parkin

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the practical implementation of the Integrated Risk Management Planning process through its application within the Fire Cover Review…

Policing at the Top: The Roles, Values and Attitudes of Chief Police Officers

Kate Matheson

Public Confidence in Policing in the 21st Century