Homework
In previous units, you were given a scenario and asked to demonstrate your knowledge of the concepts in this course and your ability to relate the concepts to practical situations. For your final homework, you will need to locate an actual fire and emergency services incident report.
Below are resources for locating fire and emergency services reports:
a. NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program
b. National Fire Incident Reporting System
In your response, please identify the following:
A. The scenario: You can paraphrase the scenario, but make sure to use proper citations and references. Use the report as a reference and include corresponding citations.
B. Major issues: Identify the major problems including their causes in this section so you can identify appropriate solutions later.
C. Potential solutions: This section evaluates potential solutions for the identified key problems. Often there is more than one solution, so it is useful to evaluate each solution in terms of its advantages and disadvantages. This will also assist in determining your recommendations. Include consideration of the following:
a. The importance of safety in the design of apparatus or personal protective equipment,
b. How proactive community risk reduction efforts could have prevented the emergency response hazards,
c. How enforcement of codes (identify the codes) could have prevented the incident, and
d. How risk management assessments could have been applied to prevent the loss of life or injury.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.