Emergencies and disasters are comparatively rare events in life, but when they occur, we rely on trained professionals to help and mitigate these potentially life-altering moments. Emergency services encompass firefighters, paramedics, and police, while disaster management professionals formulate plans for potential disasters and help coordinate responses when they do occur.

Careers in Emergency & Disaster Management provides detailed and need-to-know information on many of the widely different careers involved with the realm of legal services. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information.