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The Fire Service, 2006.
A discussion on the American fire service and its future modifications.
2,003 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses, in-depth, the revolution that the American fire service is to incur. It mentions the general workings of the service and describes the modifications that need to be made due to changes in society, especially after the events of 9/11. Reformations like training, interaction with the community, external funding and expanded services are explored.
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"The two fire chiefs interviewed both foresee similar changes occurring in the fire service over the next decade. How the changes are actually implemented and managed differed slightly, but the vision was the same. As in the past, the prime focus of fire service departments is fire suppression. Over the last decade, emergency medical services have also been added to these departments as a primary concern. Other services are expected to be added in the future. One fire department chief is head of a fire department in a predominantly rural area. Faced with catastrophic wildfires in his area two years ago and not being adequately prepared for such a fire storm is one of the main areas in which this department will change in the near future. Already, they have added a Wildland Team to their fire services department."
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Diversity in Fire Service, 2007.
This paper examines the impact of diversity on the fire service.
1,386 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper presents an examination of the impact of diversity on rire service in the United States. The writer explores several Supreme Court decisions, federal mandates and measurement tools to further illustrate the topic. Issues regarding diversity in hiring practices are also explored. The author notes that fire services managers need to be careful to legitimately encourage diversity in the workforce while at the same time practice hiring that maintains the safety of the team by only hiring members capable of performing the job.
Introduction:
Supreme Court Assistance
Diversity
Productivity
Conclusion
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"Productivity in the fire rescue services is an important element of existence for several reasons. Because the service is dependant upon public dollars for its budget needs it is important to be able to track productivity and to show increases or decreases so that the budget committees can properly allocate funds to maintain the service.
Productivity can show an increase by sending out more trucks on each call, conversely it can show a decrease in numbers if fewer responders are sent to the initial call and back up is called for later if it is deemed necessary by the first response team.
Other factors that can impact productivity measurement are changes int eh area being serviced. Productivity measurement often takes into account things such as risk factors. If the area finds ways to reduce the risk factors of fire or rescue need then the productivity numbers are going to be reduced.
If the risk factors in an area are significantly increased the productivity numbers are also going to increase. "
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United States Fire Service, 2003.
Examines the history of the fire service in America.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 79.95
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Discusses the Colonial period, the initiation of fire wardens, the use of bucket brigades to put out fires, Benjamin Franklin's Union Fire Company and the concept of municipal fire fighting. Includes a timeline of the development of technology.
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"In 1999, Mother Earth magazine published a long, historical article concerning fire, and man's use and abuse of it. It is such an exceptional analysis that it deserves to be quoted at the beginning of this..."
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Risk Assessment in the Fire Service, 2008.
This paper discusses levels of acceptable risk in the fire service since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
2,192 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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The paper relates that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, the level of acceptable risk changed and the public demanded action. The paper provides a review of some of the recent fire events that have sparked a public outcry and outlines what steps were taken in response to public demand. The paper shows how over time, public pressure tends to focus attention on the worst offenders in any type of disaster-related trends in an effort to raise the acceptable level of risk involved.
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Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many observers were heard to comment that, "Things would never be the same again," and in many ways they were right. One of the more pressing issues to emerge since September 11 has been the call for improved security and communications across the country to help first responders better cope with the mayhem and chaos that are natural concomitants of such events. Establishing an acceptable level of risk for fire hazards following the highly publicized collapse of the World Trade Center is a risk assessment responsibility, but it has been heavily influenced by the risk management demands of all of the stakeholders involved, which is to say the American public."
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"Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up", 2006.
This paper serves as a book review of the "Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team" by Frank Pacetta.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses leadership principles through a review of Frank Pacetta's book 'Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team'. The writer examines Pacetta's presentation of leadership principles for both business and military organizations. Further, the writer points out that Pacetta maintains that ultimately, the proper application of psychology is vital for success in the workplace, for the primary motivational tools all rely upon psychology for effectiveness.
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"In his book, 'Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up: Motivate Yourself and Your Team', Frank Pacetta presents a unique demonstration of leadership principles that can be used in both a military and non-military environment. As he identifies leadership principles, Pacetta emphasizes that motivation is one of the most vital aspects of leadership and critical to success in both business and military organizations."
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"Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up", 2006.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up" by Frank Pacetta.
1,019 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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In this article, the writer identifies leadership principles and describes their applicability in either a military and non-military situation. The writer compares the principles of management and leadership exhibited by Mr. Pacetta with those principles of leadership found in or demonstrated in their work environment. The writer claims that Pacetta's book is a glimpse into the successful turnaround of a struggling Xerox sales office in Cleveland Ohio in the 1990s. Further, the writer discusses how the author uses several basic principles of management and leadership along with his own unique additions to "fire up" his employees and create a successful organization.
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"Leadership is about winning, but it is also about using common sense to win, and Pacetta offers many bulleted checklists and questions that give managers quick, timely advice. He even offers a concise explanation of every chapter, complete with bullets, at the back of the book for someone who needs quick advice and does not have time to sit down the entire book at once. As the reader moves through the book, they begin to have a greater understanding of Pacetta's methods, why they worked, and how to apply them to their own business (or even personal) situations. The book reads somewhat like a sports team's "rah-rah" message before they head out to the playing field, and partly like a military manual. Pacetta uses this voice effectively to appeal to a wide audience of managers who tend to be male and tend to relate to these types of messages because they are familiar with them at home and in the workplace."
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New York Civil Service, 2002.
A report on the need for improving the pay and status of New York City police and fire officers, following September 11.
13,859 words (approx. 55.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper explores the current status of New York City's police and fire services, focusing on the need to maintain or improve the morale and efficiency of the city's civil service. Given the city?s commitment to budget cuts and vocal opposition to salary cuts, the city is faced with two options. Either it must change the way that it works, or fire thousands of people. In this environment, it is essential that the city retain the commitment of its employees. The paper includes copies of the interview questions and answers used in this study.
Contents:
Introduction
Thesis Proposal
Literature Review
Methodologies
Research Process
Interviews
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"New York City seems on the verge of a looming crisis. With a dwindling revenue base and newfound obligations associated with security issues, it has been the task of the Bloomberg administration not only to continue Giuliani's legacy of responsible city management but merely to keep the city solvent. Among one of the main tasks facing the city's administration has been to maintain or improve the morale and efficiency of the city's civil service. If seen as a separate country, the economy of New York City rank 14th among the world's largest economies; larger than Australia, the Netherlands or Russia."
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Firefighting: Organizational Structure and Customer Service, 2006.
An analysis of the past, present, and potential future organizational structure of fire departments in America.
2,069 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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The paper reviews the history of firefighting in America, focusing on the growth of camaraderie among firefighters and the changes in organizational structure. The paper discusses the differences in communications between departments caused by logistics, such as the presence or absence of a 911 system. It compares the structures of volunteer and career departments, and how staffing differs. The paper identifies other areas of customer services offered besides the fighting of fires, such as emergency medical services. In conclusion, the writer extrapolates that there may be changes in the future of fire departments' organizational structures to accommodate increased demands for customer service.
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"The formal organization of fire departments began just before the Civil War and then recommenced after the war was over. This is one reason why the leadership hierarchy of fire departments is similar to the military. Many of the ranks are the same as in the military and the terminology (e.g., rank, command, unit, battalion) is the same. The structure of fire departments did not change much as some departments first became paid departments. The structure of command was already in place and was not altered simply due to compensation now being paid. Over several decades of paid departments being managed by government entities, some structural changes have occurred in the paid departments. Certain functions, such as hiring, and budgeting have been removed from the individual fire stations, but the chain of command stayed virtually unchanged from a century before. This hierarchy provides for a continuity of leadership when responding to calls, no matter who is on duty."
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Fire Department Trends, 2008.
This paper explores the new trends in fire departments with regards to terrorism.
3,279 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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The paper discusses fire services' change in attitude to the potential threat of terrorism and pinpoints several trends that have emerged in fire departments throughout the country. The paper discusses the emphasis on the accumulation, dissemination and sharing of information that could help in fighting terrorism. The paper also talks about the extended role of the fire service in the investigation of possible terrorist threats. In addition, the paper discusses the tendency towards interactive communications and networking between different sectors of the security and emergency establishment and the sharing of expertise between different agencies.
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Introduction
Overview and Background
Central Trends in Fire Services
Summation and Conclusion
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"The events of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 have had a profound affect on all aspects of the security and emergency services in the United States. This is especially the case with regard to the fire services and departments in the country. Fire departments are often perceived as being in the forefront of any disaster or terrorist attack and as a result, there has been an "evolution" in this sector since 2001. This includes aspects such as the increased access to information and intelligence and the sharing of this information between various security organizations and institutions. The fire departments have also embarked on a new initiative to network and share information and expertise with other intuitions as well as increase training in aspects such as bioterrorism."
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The San Francisco Fire Department, 2004.
A history of the San Francisco Fire Department and Fire Station #21.
1,873 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents a historical background of the San Francisco Fire Department. The paper prefaces this with an overview of the first fire departments and societies, as they were called, in 18th century America. The paper focuses on one of San Fransisco's landmarks, the old Fire Station #21 building. The paper discusses the technicalities involved in the running of fire departments in general and Fire Station #21 in particular.
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"America's fastest growing city, Boston, didn't escape the fire problems of other cities. In 1631, only eight months after it was settled, the city had its first major fire. After the fire, city leaders issued orders that no man should build his chimney with wood or roof his house with thatch. In 1717, Boston established America's first fire department. Boston was years ahead in establishing a fire department because of the terrible fires the city had endured. The following year, a group of concerned homeowners banned together and formed the first fire society. This fire society was the building blocks for the volunteer firefighters. "
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Fire Prevention in the Oil Industry, 2003.
This paper talks about the importance of fire prevention in the oil industry and discusses many of the aspects of fire prevention.
5,820 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 139.95
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This paper begins with an introduction stating why fire prevention is necessary. It then discusses the different classes of fires and provides information on the source of combustion and ignition of each class of fire. Next, the paper describes the common causes of fires in the oil industry and provides facts and statistics that support these claims. The paper also takes a closer look at electrical problems, malfunctions, and lightning strikes that cause fires. Training programs, types of fire alarms, and extinguishing methods are also discussed. The paper concludes with recommendations on fire prevention.
Causes Of Fires In Industry
Training Program
Fire-Alarm System
Automatic Sprinklers
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Conclusions
Recommendations
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"Fire protection in the gas and oil industry is extremely important. However, at the economic level, fire protection costs money to design, install and maintain. In business it is an overhead expense that does not produce income. Money for fire protection is often hard to come by and money for maintenance is often one of the first areas where costs are cut. Companies seem to be willing to take a positive chance that fire will not strike, rather than take a positive step to provide fire protection and control. If companies are frugal to spend money on fire protection, they should consider the best fire protection that is needed for their company. Fire protection is usually provided for different reasons. The first is that fire protection is required by local codes. Local codes are considered the minimum requirements that a company must provide to protect the surrounding community (Ignall, 1975, p.89). However, even though the building must comply with local legislative requirements, such compliance does not mean that the facility is fire safe or that production can be resumed after a fire occurs. Generally the local codes only protect the community from the plant, and if a fire does occur and does not kill or harm anyone or spread to other properties, the code has considered being able to do its job."
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS), 2001.
Discusses from managerial perspective the effectiveness of combining EMS with the operations of a municipality's fire department emergency medican technicians (EMTs). Strategies, medical services, costs.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 15 sources, $ 71.95
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"People's lives often depend upon the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, who represent for many the "front line" of caregivers in the American public health system (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000. EMTs provide prehospital services, including emergency care and transportation for the injured and the ill (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2000). The purpose of this brief report is to examine, from a managerial perspective, the efficacy and efficiency of combining emergency medical services (EMS) with the operations of a city's or township's fire department. A general overview of the roles of EMTs and of EMS will be provided as a framework for this discussion.
EMS generally consist of an assortment of trauma, accident, rescue and medical care and services that are provided by EMTs who..."
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Fire Management, 2002.
Discusses the workings of forest fire management systems and urban fire departments
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the similarities and differences between forest fire management systems and urban fire departments such as the Toronto Fire Department. Urban fire departments 'fight' fires whereas forest fires require management and occasionally even controlled burns.
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Fire Fighting, 2005.
A history of fire fighting in the United States.
4,596 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper presents a history of fire fighting in the United States beginning with colonial times and ending in the present age. The paper explains how news of a devastating fire in London in the year 1666 reached the New World and prompted leaders there to better prepare their towns for the possibility of similar disasters. The paper also explains that the New World's approach to the safety of its citizens was more advanced than that of Britain's and describes some of the fire laws that were put in place in the U.S. as a result. The paper also explains that by the 19th century, fire regulations and fire departments were firmly established. The paper concludes by taking a look at the most pressing fire fighting issues of today.
Moving Southward
Modern Times
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"Even in colonial times, it was recognized that if the nascent cities and towns were to survive, the life and limb of the citizens had to be protected. While there was little that could be done about the New World's harsh weather, especially the winters along the New England coast where the first colonies clung to the edge of the continent, those winters brought with them opportunities for secondary disasters in the form of fires."
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Fires In Entertainment Facilities, 2002.
Surveys several large fires.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 15 sources, $ 127.95
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Surveys several large fires. Resulting loss of life and social, economic and political impact each had on society. The Cocoanut Grove Lounge fire in Boston, Massachusetts.; The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky; the Happy Land Fire in the Bronx, New York. Causes of the fires. Damage. Fire prevention.
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"Entertainment Facility Fires
On December 5, 1876, a major fire occurred in the Brooklyn Theater in New York when a stage backdrop ignited and 295 people were killed (Robertson, 1989, p. 8). Unfortunately, the tragedy of the Brooklyn Theater fire was followed by a fire in the Iroquois Theater in 1903, which was considered Chicago's safest theater at the time. A light set a curtain on fire and because there was insufficient planning for egress in case of a fire, human logjams and inadequate venting caused the death of 603 people. The Iroquois Theater fire, however, did provide substantial impetus to the fire prevention movement, especially in the field of public assembly occupancies (Robertson, 1989, p. 8). This paper surveys several fires that have occurred in public assembly occupancies since these earlier fires to review the social, economic and ..."
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