The frequency of lawsuits in the private and public sectors is proliferating, and the fire service is not immune. The protections afforded by Sovereign Immunity have eroded, and fire departments are rightfully being held to quality standards. They face an increasing number of responsibilities that expose them to litigation. Given his legal background and ongoing active role in the fire service, the author is in a unique position to provide expertise on how to avoid legal problems by learning from the experiences of others. The second edition of Fire Service Law continues to provide much-needed coverage of the key areas in which a firefighter or fire department is likely to encounter litigation. The fundamental legal principles presented will serve as an excellent foundation for proper decision making and protocol in a fire service organization. The real-life case studies and relevant examples taken from today's headlines are valuable tools in the study of fire and EMS law. End-of-chapter review questions correspond to the case studies, and Expand Your Learning exercises are included for student and group assignments. Readers of this authoritative guide can stay abreast of the latest court decisions affecting fire department operations by accessing the author's Fire, EMS, & Safety Law Newsletter website. "Very well put together with lots of good information. I recommend this book for any educational program." --Patrick Warner, Meridian Community College "Mr. Bennett's book is an excellent resource for getting my staff and even my legal department pointed in the right direction. It's amazing how up-to-date the Second Edition is with today's issues. The author's passion for his cause, and doing things right, explodes off each page." --Rick Sluder, Wauseon Fire Department "Well-written text with easy-to-follow court samples. Great textbook to be used in conjunction with formal class discussion groups." --Kevin O'Hara, Suffolk Community College