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There are so many people to acknowledge. First and foremost, I need to acknowledge my wife, Cleo, who has been a beacon of light when I felt as if I would never complete this book. When my head became bogged down with technical aspects, she was there to help me clear my head and get me back on track. She is the love of my life, and she helped me to actually finish this book through her gentle and kind encouragement and her gentle nudges when I no longer felt like writing.

I also need to acknowledge my content editors Angie Bowen, Jim O'Neil, and Joe Campbell. These individuals were chosen because they have worked in the field for many years, and they were there for me to ensure that I did not miss anything. While I am sure there is something we missed (or that I got wrong), these individuals were gentle, honest, and encouraging!

Angela (Angie) Bowen has devoted 31 years to public safety and 28 years to emergency nursing. Angie is a nurse/paramedic with a background in rescue, EMS, and pediatric emergency/trauma/transport nursing. Angie currently utilizes her skills with the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) and Jefferson County (TN) EMS. Her dedication to helping others is only surpassed by her hunger for more knowledge so that she can help more people. She was once a student of mine, but now I am proud to call her my friend!

Jim O'Neill and I have been thick as thieves for somewhere around 30 years. Jim has over 40 years, starting out as an E.M.T in Boston, MA, and then he eventually went into real work, firefighting (love ya Jim!). For 11 years, Jim served as a Fire Chief in Suwannee County, FL, and he was a darn good one! When Hurricane Katrina struck, he was one of the individuals who responded. He found that he loved it so much; he has spent 14 years with the US Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Presently, he is a Disaster Recovery Center manager with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. His dedication to helping others is amazing!

Joe Campbell currently works as a Boating Investigator for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Joe has 28 years in public safety and has worked in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency management and is a Paramedic, most of them simultaneously. Essentially, he has worked in almost every major field that uses the Incident Command System (ICS) method. Joe has become a good friend, a confidant, and someone I can vent to, even if he does answer my phone calls with “What's up peckerhead?”. He too is a brother in arms, and I am thankful for him and for his help with this book.

I want to acknowledge my pastor, Thomas Black, and my church family at Fame Evangelical Church, whose prayers and encouragement helped me along the way. Their prayers of intercession were regularly felt, and they were answered.

Finally, I want to acknowledge my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If not for his love and guidance, I have no doubt that I would not be the person I am. Anyone who knows me will know that I am not perfect, but I am a work in progress, and I am forgiven. I readily acknowledge that Jesus died on the cross for my sins, and he cleansed me of my sins, even though I am still a sinner.