Fire Fighting
Assignment Outline- Based on Units 1 and 2: Comment on the following dilemma by applying research and theory that you have read. Indicate whether the dilemma is true or false or in between and why.
If appropriate, re-write the dilemma: ‘A fire chief works to serve the firefighters in order to protect the community versus a fire chief works for government to protect the community (government can be municipal, state/province, or national).’ In your answer refer, the fire service in your nation and the fire service internationally.
Readings: Unit 1 Course Content. 2. Perkins, K. B., & Benoit, J. (1996). The Future of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services: Taming the Dragons of Change. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University: · Chapter II: Introducing the Hero and Villain, pp. 27-34. · Chapter IV: The Legal Dragons: Torts, Immunity, Negligence, and Civil Rights, pp. 75-108 and 2. Thiel, A. K., & Jennings, C. R. (2012). Managing Fire and Emergency Services. Washington, D.C.: International City/County Management Association:
· Chapter 7: Leading and Managing, pp. 187-218, I. David Daniels. Unit 2 Course Content. 2. Perkins, K. B., and Benoit, J. (1996). The Future of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services: Taming the Dragons of Change. Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University: ·
Chapter III: The Hero and the Villain Fight, pp. 56-62. 3. Appendix 1: Caulfield, H. J., and Benzia, D. (1985). Winning the fire service leadership game. New York: Fire Engineering. Chapter 3: The Game Above the Firehouse. 4. Carter, H.R., and Rausch, E. (2017). Management in the Fire Service (5th edition). Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning: · Chapter 2: Management Functions in the Fire Service and Fire Officer Responsibilities, pp. 20-43
