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Principles of Fire and EMS Administration Performance Standards Needs and Benefits of Data Collection Unit VII Scholarly Activity PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: NFPA 1021 4.4.5 OBJECTIVES 1. Examine the role of the fire officer within the various levels of incident management. 2. Differentiate between the various levels of incident management. 3. Identify how to effectively accomplish a transfer of command. INSTRUCTIONS You are a lieutenant assigned to Parkville Fire Station #5 and have been tasked by your station captain to review the response data from the previous month. This data was retrieved from the department’s report maintenance system and you are to utilize the monthly response report for your engine company to complete the assignment made by your captain. You are to submit a report the captain next shift that contains the following information: 1. Average response time by type of incident 2. Average response time for Engine #5 for the report period 3. Identify any trends or repetitive response addresses. Utilize the report on the following page to complete the project, and discuss your data in relation to supporting the department mission. Your report should be in a separate word document with Times New Roman, 12 pt font, and utilize appropriate APA style writing. Make sure you are thorough in your report. REFERENCE SOURCE NFPA 1021 4.4.5 BFS 3501, Principles of Fire and EMS Administration 2 Project 12 REPORT DATE 080111 CYCLE 007 USER 125 PORTAL 005 PRINT Y COMPLETE Y REPORT SYSTEMS LLC. DATE UNIT ADDRESS INCIDENT # TYPE RESPONS E ON SCENE IN SERVICE 7/1/2011 E th Street /1/2011 E 5 405 Elm Avenue /2/2011 E 5 2139 Oak Street /2/2011 E th Street /2/2011 E 5 1925 Burch Avenue /2/2011 E th Street /3/2011 E th Street /3/2011 E 5 2120 Rider Way /4/2011 E th Street /4/2011 E 5 1452 Flame Street /4/2011 E th Court /4/2011 E th Way /4/2011 E 5 96 1st Street /4/2011 E 5 2513 Burch Avenue /5/2011 E rd Street /5/2011 E th Avenue /6/2011 E th Street /8/2011 E th Street /9/2011 E rd Street /9/2011 E 5 1488 Flame Street /10/2011 E th Court /10/2011 E 5 1926 Rider Way /11/2011 E th Street /12/2011 E th Way BFS 3501, Principles of Fire and EMS Administration /13/2011 E 5 2201 Oak Street /13/2011 E th Street /14/2011 E th Street /15/2011 E rd Street /15/2011 E st Street /15/2011 E th Street /16/2011 E 5 528 Elm Street /17/2011 E th Street /19/2011 E 5 514 Wheeler Street /19/2011 E 5 980 Bull Run /20/2011 E 5 1458 Quail Run /20/2011 E rd Street /21/2011 E 5 9250 River Parkway /22/2011 E 5 45 1st Street /23/2011 E th Street /25/2011 E 5 890 Elm Street /25/2011 E th Street /26/2011 E th Avenue /28/2011 E th Avenue /28/2011 E 5 940 Elm Terrace /30/2011 E 5 1328 Quail Run /31/2011 E th Street /31/2011 E 5 405 Elm Avenue /31/2011 E Street = FIRE 3= EMS 5= SERVICE 6= GOOD INTENT 7= FALSE Unit VII: Required reading: Chapter 14 – Fire Officer Communications and Chapter 15 – Managing Incidents Scholarly Activity: Please note the specific details on this Activity. There will be three pages of printable PDF. For this Activity you will need to read the “scenario†found under the heading “Instructions†then review and analyze the data found on pages 2 and 3 (titled Project 12) of the PDF. Then write a managerial level narrative to each of the three (3) questions found on page 1 of the PDF. Spelling and Grammar are critical and points will be deducted for spelling errors and improper grammar. You are required to include properly formatted 6 th Edition APA citations within your essays; this includes BOTH in text and reference!! Missing citations will be subject to point deductions. Assignment is due by midnight (CST) September 29th. Unit VIII: Required reading: Chapter 16 – Fire Attack, Chapter 17 – Fire Cause Determination, and Chapter 18 – Crew Resource Management Case Study: Please note the specific instructions for this Case Study. Note that the PDF document is a single page which includes specific instructions as well as a written scenario. Scholarly Activity: Please note the specific instructions for this activity. The Activity packet is a five (5) page PDF document. The instructions and narrative are found on pages 1 and 2 of the pdf. Read it carefully. Pages 3 through 5 are the forms that must be filled out based on your managerial skills used for solving this incident. Spelling and Grammar are critical and points will be deducted for spelling errors and improper grammar. You are required to include properly formatted 6 th Edition APA citations within your essays; this includes BOTH in text and reference!! Missing citations will be subject to point deductions. Assignment is due by midnight October 6th.

Paper For Above instruction

This assignment focuses on analyzing response data within fire department operations to evaluate performance standards, specifically in relation to incident response times. The task involves a comprehensive review of the previous month’s response data from the department’s report maintenance system, centered around Engine #5. The objective is to produce a detailed report that sheds light on the efficiency of responses, identifies trends or problematic addresses, and supports departmental goals and mission through data-driven insights.

Firstly, the report should include an average response time categorized by incident type—fire, EMS, and service calls. These metrics help evaluate the responsiveness of the fire department to different emergency scenarios, ensuring timely interventions that are critical for saving lives and property. Analyzing the response times for Engine #5 specifically offers insights into the performance of the engine company, highlighting areas of strength or those requiring improvement within the unit's operations.

Secondly, the report must consider the average response time for Engine #5 during the report period, providing a focused metric that measures the engine’s overall efficiency. This figure helps assess whether the engine is meeting departmental standards and expectations, and whether operational adjustments are necessary to enhance performance.

Thirdly, a key component involves identifying trends or recurrent response addresses. By analyzing the report data, patterns may emerge—such as certain addresses frequently requiring emergency responses. Recognizing these trends enables targeted community outreach or pre-incident planning to mitigate future emergencies or optimize resource deployment.

The report must contextualize these findings within the broader department mission, which emphasizes rapid and effective emergency response, high standards of professionalism, and continuous operational improvement. The analysis should be thorough, supported by relevant data, and adhere to APA citation standards, referencing authoritative sources like NFPA 1021 and principles outlined in BFS 3501.

Overall, this project underscores the importance of data collection and analysis in fire service management. A well-prepared report demonstrating clear insights into response effectiveness not only aids in tactical decision-making but also strengthens accountability and strategic planning within the fire department.

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