Introduction As emergency providers we are viewed as a trusted and valuable source of information particularly when it comes to protecting the public. Through the years the America Fire Service has recognized the need to build and maintain effective emergency response capabilities. The new norm for the fire service has many common similarities with financial restraints that affect staffing levels, response times, equipment needs, growing pressures from political groups, and various demographic considerations, yet the expectations to provide a high quality service are still present. While response readiness is absolutely necessary, it is no longer viewed as sufficient. Many fire organizations have continued to be reactive in today’s emergency response requests. They may understand how to mitigate a call of service, but with the expectations of our customers, it is now time for these fire service organizations to become even more proactive in community needs. This has been demonstrated not only by individuals but by organizations, communities, and even countries, as they have recognized, citizens are demanding more. While many natural hazards can be anticipated or even expected, could many of the injuries, deaths and destruction be eliminated? The awareness of our own areas as well as lessons learned from other areas should bring increased value in Community Risk Reduction Programs (CRRP). CRRP are not a new concept for the fire service by any means, but for some reason many agencies are rarely using them to their fullest capacity. The intent of this ARP is to solve the many challenges associated with why a Community Reduction Program is needed in the Show Low Fire District. The problem is that the Show Low District ... ... middle of paper ... ...ecutive Analysis of Community Risk Reduction 2nd Edition, 3rd Printing USFA (2003) Publication, Private/Public Fire Safety Council White Paper, Home Smoke Alarms and Other Fire Detection Fire Equipment. Retrieved from http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/alarms/alarms_whitepaper.shtm Smoke Alarms USFA (2011) Becoming a Community Risk Reduction Champion http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/fm/fm_2011_1.pdf United State Census, Department of Commerce Retrieved from March 2013 from http://uscityfacts.com/az/navajo/show-low/ Vision 20/20 March, (2011) Community Risk Reduction Planning Report Lessons Learned Symposium Reston, Virginia: Retrieved from http://www.strategicfire.org Show Low Fire District, (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013) NIFRS Report SLFD Administration Office Show Low Fire District (2013) SLFD Fire Marshal’s
At 2215 hrs, on November 28, 1942, Fire Alarm Headquarters from Box 1514, situated at Stuart and Carver streets, received an alarm. When the responding apparatus arrived they found a small car fire at the corner of Stuart Street and Broadway. After the fire was extinguished the firefighters were about to return to quarters when their attention was called to smoke emanating from the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub a few doors away. Upon their arrival at the entrance of the Broadway lounge on Broadway they encountered numerous people leaving the premises admidst the cries of “fire”. The chief in charge immediately ordered that a third alarm be sounded from Alarm Box 1521 which the alarm was received by fire alarm headquarters at 2223 hrs. A civilian sent an alarm that was received at 2220 by fire alarm headquarters. As soon as the chief in charge realized that the immediate problem was one of rescue he ordered that a fourth alarm (received at 2224) and a fifth alarm (received at 1102) be sent. The apparatus responding was comprised of 25 engine companies, 5 ladder companies, 1 water tower company, 1 rescue company and various other apparatus. 18 hose steams for cooling purposes and three ladders were utilized (located at Piedmont, Broadway, and Shawmut for venting operations).
Brannigan, Francis L, and Glenn P. Corbett. Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service. Sudbury, MA: National Fire Protection Association, 2007. Print.
In this report I will focus on desirable traits the Columbus Division of fire are looking for, as well as the City’s hiring process, training requirements, offered benefits, probationary period, promotional opportunities, and departmental structure. I will also...
Despite having grown and evolved into a full-service, career emergency response organization, the Bolingbrook Fire Department has never followed or developed a strategic plan. As a consequence, the department may not possess the ability to reach its fullest potential and achieve status as a truly efficient and effective organization and as a result its customers may suffer.
In making the decisions to protect people’s lives from hazards and disasters, evacuations sometimes become necessary. Of course early in the reaction to the incident, or the response phase, this may become a decision for local and state emergency managers. The San Diego, California wildfire which occurred in October 2007 caused a large scale evacuation. This essay is an analysis, and identification of lessons learned from the evacuation incident. As well a plan of personal recommendations and improvements will be made based on information covered in the National Housing strategy, and Robert Stafford Act.
The City of Detroit, Michigan, seems to be a city on the decline in America. Job prospects some of the lowest in the country and one of the only cities to be shrinking, rather than growing. There are a lot of problems Detroit is facing, one of them is there incidence rate for fires. Detroit is the number one city in America for house fires, not to mention their high rate of fires in the many vacant buildings throughout the city. There are many socioeconomic factors with the city that make the incident rates rise, and response less effective.
For centuries, the men and women of the fire service have been pioneering new ways to “do more with less”. When faced with a predicament, these individuals use the resources available to them to find a suitable resolution. How will this be possible if those resources are not available?
Hazards pose risk to everyone. Our acceptance of the risks associated with hazards dictates where and how we live. As humans, we accept a certain amount of risk when choosing to live our daily lives. From time to time, a hazard becomes an emergent situation. Tornadoes in the Midwest, hurricanes along the Gulf Coast or earthquakes in California are all hazards that residents in those regions accept and live with. This paper will examine one hazard that caused a disaster requiring a response from emergency management personnel. Specifically, the hazard more closely examined here is an earthquake. With the recent twenty year anniversary covered by many media outlets, the January 17, 1994, Northridge, California earthquake to date is the most expensive earthquake in American history.
As for the results more time needs to be given for to all surveys to be returned. A committee made up of all three administrations, the firefighters from Countryside and representatives of both Local 4224 from Lincolnshire Riverwoods and Local 4632 from Deerfield Bannockburn will need to sit down and investigate what will be needed to make this happen. The Biggest hurdle to get past will be the fact that all three organizations belong to three different EMS systems, one from different region this is a huge
The department provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to residents of the unincorporated communities of Woodmere and Cedar Bay Park, as well as the incorporated villages of Woodsburgh, Hewlett Neck and portions of Hewlett Harbor. It also provides mutual aid...
Fire Department City Of New York Annual Report 2012/2013. Rep. New York: FDNY, 2013. Print.
This research topic is originated from my experience in working in the fire service since nineteen ninety seven. In the last sixteen years I have moved up the ranks from probationary fire fighter to fire lieutenant. I am currently hold the rank of fire lieutenant. This topic is very important to me because one day at work I can be the Incident Commander on a incident, to the o...
HM Government (2008) Fire and Rescue Manual, Volume 2, Fire Service Operations, Incident Command, 3rd Ed.
Understanding the types of disasters for which the community is susceptible is essential for emergency preparedness (Nies & McEwen, 2011). All communities are susceptible to man-made disasters; terrorism, fires, and mass transit accidents; and emergency preparedness is essential. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is responsible for disaster planning. Assessment, Predictability and Prevention For the purpose of this paper, the surrounding communities of Central Pennsylvania will be assessed.... ...
Fire equipment has come a long way. Safety has become standardized which has helped reduce the health risks that are associated with fighting fires.