roles of public and private support organizations

Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and

Terminology5 th Edition

Chapter 8 — Roles of Public and Private Support Organizations

Learning Objective 1

Describe local agencies and organizations that make up the fire and emergency services field.

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Local government agencies may be involved in many aspects of the f ire department.

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Firefighters wil l have day-to-day interactions with several local agencies and organizations.

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(Continued)

Firefighters wil l have day-to-day interactions with several local agencies and organizations.

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REVIEW QUESTION

Compare and contrast how a firefighter’s interaction with local civic and business groups, like the Girl Scouts, differs from interaction with a local government agency, like a code enforcement department.

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Describe state/provincial agencies and organizations that make up the fire and emergency services field.

Learning Objective 2

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REVIEW QUESTION

Why does the role of the state fire marshal or commissioner vary from state to state?

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State governments operate and maintain the majority of f ire protection agencies.

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(Continued)

State governments operate and maintain the majority of f ire protection agencies.

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REVIEW QUESTION

Why is it necessary to have such a wide variety of state and national agencies that work toward fire prevention and safety?

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Recognize the various federal fire and emergency services organizations in the United States and Canada.

Learning Objective 3

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Federal agencies have been formed to decrease fire-related deaths and injuries.

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(Cont.)

Federal agencies have been formed to decrease fire-related deaths and injuries.

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(Cont.)

Federal agencies have been formed to decrease fire-related deaths and injuries.

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REVIEW QUESTION

How can state and local agencies work to support the efforts of national organizations?

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REVIEW QUESTION

Why are trade, professional, and membership organizations usually formed?

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Identify trade, professional, and membership organizations in the United States and Canada.

Learning Objective 4

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Trade, professional, and member-ship organizations serve vital roles in the fire protection f ield.

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(Continued)

Trade, professional, and member-ship organizations serve vital roles in the fire protection f ield.

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(Continued)

Trade, professional, and member-ship organizations serve vital roles in the fire protection f ield.

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(Continued)

Trade, professional, and member-ship organizations serve vital roles in the fire protection f ield.

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REVIEW QUESTION

What are the benefits of belonging to a trade, professional, and membership organization?

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Discuss other organizations in the fire and emergency services.

Learning Objective 5

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Several other organizations may provide helpful information to the fire and emergency services.

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Summary

• Fire departments depend on many agencies to provide services, acquire or refresh training, and provide various types of support.

• All firefighters must understand and appreciate the ways in which different organizations provide support to help ensure public safety.

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