FIR 4311 CSU Fire Prevention Code Enforcement Fire Safety & Protection Essay

Question 1 (Part 1)

What type of public education initiatives has your organization implemented? Have you seen a positive fire reaction? If your organization has not implemented any, or if you are not in an organization, after reading the resources in this unit, what programs do you feel would have a positive impact if your organization implemented them?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Question 1 (Part 2)

For this assignment, you will conduct research to determine the number of fires in your area by occupancy and then develop a report, in essay form, to present to business owners on that occupancy type for prevention purposes. The goal of the report is to educate them on the importance and impact of fire inspections and fire codes to improve compliance and relationships.

In your report, include the following information listed below.

• Identify      the steps in public fire education planning.
• Outline      the codes required for fire safety in those buildings in your area.
• State      the number of violations or fires in similar occupancies.
• Explain      the behaviors of people during fires that researchers have discovered.
• Explain      the cost of noncompliance in fires, both economic and social.
• Outline      a proposed public education initiative to educate the business owners and      political leaders on how to prevent and maintain fire safety in the area.      Ensure that you identify methods to measure the effectiveness of fire and      life safety and public education programs.
• Explain      to the stakeholder the importance of instilling a positive fire reaction.

Your essay should be two pages in length. This does not include the optional cover page and required references page. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. APA formatting, however, is not necessary. A minimum of two references are required for this assignment.

Question 2 (Part 1)

What professional standards does your organization use for the fire inspectors/fire prevention division? If you do not use national standards, what do you use, and what are the required qualifications? Are they appropriate in your opinion? Why, or why not?

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Question 2 (Part 2)

Many people do not understand the diversity of the fire inspector position and the training requirements needed to be successful. For this assignment, you will interview an active fire inspector or fire marshal. Ask specific questions about the duties and scope of the fire inspector, what training was needed, daily schedule, most difficult violation to enforce.

Note: Contacts for your local fire department can generally be found via the Internet or on your city’s or town’s government website. Other city public safety organizations frequently communicate so local law enforcement, public health, or the emergency medical services may have the number as well. Additionally, many organizations now have social media accounts of all types.

Prepare a minimum of six questions for this interview. After you conduct your interview, compile your research in an essay that focuses on the need for qualified and certified inspectors. Make sure to include a paragraph about the topics and interviewee, and a bulleted list of questions that were asked along with the interviewee’s responses.

Your report should include the following elements.

• An      outline of the responsibilities of the fire inspector. Be sure to describe      why it is important to have properly trained fire inspectors.
• Explain      what professional qualifications and standards are required in their      position and their importance.
• Compare      and contrast the training and certification from the interview with      national standards.
• Discuss      the allied organizations with which they work.
• Summarize      what you learned in your interview.