Shaping National Security: International Emergency Mechanisms and Disaster Risk Reduction

Author:   Pawel Gromek ,  Mariusz Feltynowski ,  Monika Wojakowska
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032515076


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   14 December 2023
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Author:   Pawel Gromek ,  Mariusz Feltynowski ,  Monika Wojakowska
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.470kg
ISBN:  

9781032515076


ISBN 10:   1032515074
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   14 December 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Introduction 1. Shaping National Security through International Emergency Mechanisms and Disaster Risk Reduction: Overview of the Problem 2. The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination and Disaster Risk Reduction in Shaping National Security 3. The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group and Disaster Risk Reduction in Shaping National Security 4. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Shaping National Security 5. The Union Civil Protection Mechanism and Disaster Risk Reduction in Shaping National Security 6. Case Study on Africa 7. Case Study on Europe (Ukraine) 8. Case Study on Asia 9. Case Study on Latin America and the Caribbean 10. Conclusion.

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Maj. Pawel Gromek, DSc Eng. holds an M.S. in Fire Safety Engineering (Engineering Studies) from the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland, a PhD in Security Studies (Social Sciences) from the National Defense Academy in Warsaw, Poland, and a Doctorate of Science in Security Studies (Social Sciences) from The War Art Academy in Warsaw, Poland. He completed post-graduate studies in occupational safety and health at Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland, and post-graduate studies in pedagogics for teachers at Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Major Gromek is currently associate professor at the Main School of Fire Service, Warsaw, Poland, and senior officer of the State Fire Service of the Republic of Poland. He has researched and published in several areas of security including disaster risk reduction, crisis management, homeland security and infrastructure resilience. Gen. Mariusz Feltynowski is a firefighter, a high-altitude rescuer, and a specialist in the field of rescue operations, especially in specialized search and rescue groups in response to actions after construction disasters and earthquakes. He has been an active participant in international rescue operations in response to crises and natural disasters, also within the framework of the United Nations. He is Rector-Commandant of the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland and is graduate of the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw and started his service in 1999 at the Department of International Cooperation of the General Headquarters of the State Fire Service. He commanded the activities of the Polish heavy search and rescue group in Haiti (2010) and Nepal. In 2014, he served as the Chairman of the Europe / Africa / Middle East Regional Group of the United Nations International Advisory Group on Search and Rescue (INSARAG). Monika Wojakowska holds a PhD. in security studies (social sciences) from the Police Academy in Szczytno, Poland. She is a lecturer in The Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland. Her research and scientific interests include the safety management of local communities in the context of various types of threats, building social resilience of microsystems, individual safety in the context of internal security, and leadership in the safety of local communities.

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