Description

Put together a comprehensive presentation a yearly analysis of a fire department of your choice. Along with the yearly analysis, you will be representing the Fire Chief with the proposal to add the items included in item number seven. This material should be typed, include charts, graphs, pictures and maps if needed to justify your proposal. Produce a PowerPoint presentation that would represent your information and presentation. Also include a written report explaining in detail the presentation (PowerPoint). This should include a PowerPoint presentation and a written analysis that could be delivered to the representation of the City Commission or Counsel addressing these areas: Run Maps, Year End Summary Report, Budget, Standard Operating Guidelines, and Strategic Plan


  1. Conduct the analysis of the response runs for the _____ Fire Department.
    1. The Standard of Coverage
    2. Standard of Response
    3. Station Placement
    4. Turn-out Times
    5. Protected vs. Non-protected
    6. Special Concerns
    7. New Programs
    8. Medical vs. Fire Responses
  2. Analyze the budget process by breaking down the percentages of the different components of the budget.
  3. Complete and up-date the departments SOG’s making sure that they are up-to-date with the current standards. Add new guidelines if needed.
  4. Map the responses onto a map of the fire district. Add statistics and conclusions for you presentations considering new programs and up dating current issues.
  5. Begin a study for the future Fire Commission’s National Accreditation
    1. Needs
    2. Pro’s vs. Con’s
  6. Analyze and develop a proposal to take the current ISO rating down 1-2 points. Special attention should be given to the following areas:
    1. Water Supply
    2. Communications
    3. Fire Department Organization
  7. Outline any new programs that the department would like to start in the coming budget year.