Download or read book The Effectiveness of Strategic Planning in a Small Volunteer Fire Department written by Brian K. Vancamp and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department chose to follow a route of 1) trying to identify and prioritize the outstanding issues, 2) evaluating the status of the Department with respect to the issues, and 3) try to develop a plan to address the issues. The purpose of the report was to evaluate the effectiveness of the process selected. Effectiveness, for the purposes of this report, are related to the perceptions of the participants and tangible accomplishments created by the process.

Download or read book Fire Department Strategic Planning 3rd Edition written by Mark Wallace and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author: This 3rd edition is about organized common sense in the fire service. Section One provides support to fire departments that already have a strategic plan and just need to update and revise their existing plan. I have found over my 30 years of consulting with fire department’s that they want to accomplish their next iteration of their strategic plan as rapidly as possible. Section Two provides a detailed “How-to” guide to help a fire department create its first strategic plan. Section Two is divided into four parts: (1) Understanding the Department, (2) Understanding the Situation, (3) Understanding the Strategic Issues Facing the Department, and (4) Creating Organizational Change. A new chapter (Chapter 20) provides assistance to those departments having challenges with their strategic plan and obtaining the desired outcomes/results. It adds a new troubleshooting process for those departments having challenges to create an effective and successful strategic plan. The book is designed to be effective as a manual to develop an individual fire department’s strategic plan as well as a textbook for use in upper division college/university courses or as a text for post-graduate courses.

Download or read book A Leadership Guide for Volunteer Fire Departments written by Jack W. Snook and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This must have resource examines the challenges of providing volunteer fire protection in modern day America. Readers are guided through a process of self-assessment and planning using case studies and activity worksheets. Skills and strategies are developed, yielding practical assistance to those charged with leading a volunteer fire department.

Download or read book Master Planning Its Impact and Use in Volunteer Fire Departments written by Steve Meyer and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master planning is strategic planning concerned with defining fire protection problems, identifying solutions, and providing a scheme for implementing solutions. With nearly 90% of the fire service comprised of volunteers, and considering the multitude of challenges currently faced by the volunteer fire service, its application to volunteer fire departments is a concern. This evaluative study sought to determine what the effects and benefits of master planning have been on those occasions where it has been used by volunteer fire departments, and also what detriments have been encountered by volunteers attempting to use the process.

Download or read book Strategic Planning for the Midwest City Fire Department written by Jarett L. Metheny and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the survey was to determine the types of models, recommended processes and common components of strategic planning. As a result of the research, 10 models were studied and 21 different processes were identified for strategic planning. It is recommended that the MCFD utilize a combination of the Fire Department Strategic Planning Model and the Community-Driven Strategic Planning Model to develop a strategic plan. A committee should coordinate the process and involve members from the entire organization through the various processes. The process will develop a plan that has the appropriate components to serve as benchmarks and a guide to decision-making that will not only stabilize the organization through change, but also promote innovation, adaptability and increased effectiveness.

Download or read book A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments written by Fred C. Windisch and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2008 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges a fire chief can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from other chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today's combination service department.

Download or read book Development of a Strategic Planning Process to Guide the Future of the Salt River Fire Department written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Salt River Pima -Maricopa Indian Community (Arizona) is rapidly transitioning from a rural community to an urban community. The problem was the Salt River Fire Department did not have a Strategic Plan to guide the organizations future to meet or exceed the expectations of the Salt River Indian Community. The purpose of this research was to look at how organizations benefit from having a strategic plan, provide an overview of the key elements included in the strategic planning process, identify methods to determine the reliability and validity of a strategic plan, as well as challenges in the strategic planning process. The research was guided by descriptive methodology. The procedure used to collect data for the study was a questionnaire involving the key stakeholders and other parties who have participated in the strategic planning process for their organizations. The research approach involved analyzing the benefits to an organization in having a strategic plan, exploring the key elements included in the strategic planning process, identifying the methods to determine the reliability and validity of a strategic plan, and challenges that present themselves during the strategic planning process. The following research questions guided the research: (a) How does an organization benefit from having a strategic plan? (b) What are key elements that should be included in the strategic planning process? (c) What are methods to determine the reliability and validity of a strategic plan? (d) What are some challenges to the strategic planning process? The result of the research was the recommendation to schedule a strategic planning process to develop a strategic plan to guide the future of the Salt River Fire Department for the next five years. The major initiatives of the organization will be identified in the process; as well as the methods to ensure accountability and sustainability of the strategic plan. The Salt River Fire Department and its members will benefit greatly from having a strategic plan in place, and therefore will be more effective in serving the community.

Download or read book Firefighting Strategies and Tactics written by Angle and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This text meets the course outcomes of the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) associate level strategy and tactics course. It provides an overview of common firefighting concepts from fire dynamics to extinguishing agents, to incident management, to fire fighter safety, to building construction, to preincident planning to post incident analysis"--Back cover.

Download or read book The Effect of ISO Vs Local Needs in Fire Department Planning written by Bruce Van Cleemput and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research findings revealed that these Fire Chiefs are forced by budget short falls and philosophical issues to develop long term planning for equipment and staffing levels to meet the communities' needs in public safety. The research addressed the ISO grading schedules and its impact on insurance rates, fire departments' strategic planning and equipment purchases. Recommendations resulting from research included using the FSRS as a guideline in long range strategic planning in meeting a community's fire service needs.

Download or read book Strategies for Marketing your Fire Department Today and Beyond written by U. S. Fire Administration and published by FEMA. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this manual is to assist fire service leaders in examining the future, the role of the fire service in that future, and ways to "get there from here." It is designed to provide a fire chief, a public information officer, and other leaders in the fire service with guidance and tips on marketing a department and its services to the local customers: the citizens and organization served gy the department

Download or read book Community Perceptions of Volunteering at Local Volunteer Fire Departments written by Christine M. Trexler and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The steady decline of volunteer firefighters across the United States is becoming problematic. The lack of adequate volunteer firefighters compromises the effective service given to the community as well as the safety of the firefighters. The purpose of this qualitative embedded single case study was to explore community member perceptions of social and economic motivational factors about firefighter participation. The sample was composed of 10 non-volunteer community members, 10 current volunteer firefighters, and 10 previous volunteer firefighters. Analysis of the data was performed to assess community members’ perception to volunteer or not volunteer as a volunteer firefighter. The findings demonstrated many of the non-volunteer community members perceptions supported the need to educate the community on the needs of a volunteer fire department, the need to effectively retain those currently involved and to evaluate internal governance. Recommendations for practice were for rural volunteer fire companies to develop a strategic marketing plan built upon the platform of educating community members, actively supporting and maintaining current volunteers. Recommendations for future research included a study about on motivation of high-risk volunteering specifically in the fire service area.

Download or read book Fire Prevention Division Strategic Planning for Sheridan Fire Department written by Mark Wallace and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this applied research paper was to utilize an adopted model of strategic planning to develop the key components of a strategic plan for the Sheridan, Colorado, Fire Department's Fire Prevention Bureau. Emphasis was placed on an eight-step process that was applicable to public organizations, such as the Fire Prevention Bureau. These steps included: 1. Initiating and agreeing on a strategic planning process. 2. Identifying organizational mandates. 3. Clarifying the organization's mission and values. 4. Assessing the external environment's opportunities and threats. 5. Assessing the internal environment's strengths and weaknesses. 6. Identifying the strategic issues facing an organization. 7. Formulating strategies to manage the issues. 8. Establishing an effective organizational vision for the future.

Download or read book Effective Fire and Emergency Services Administration written by Robert S. Fleming and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Fleming's new book -- drawing from an array of business and administrative disciplines -- provides a solid conceptual foundation for understanding, meeting, and exceeding the expectations of organizational stakeholders and preparing for professional, personal, and organizational success in fire administration. The book addresses the various course objectives and learning outcomes for both the Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services Administration course within the FESHE Associate's Model Curriculum and the corresponding bachelor's course, Fire and Emergency Services Administration. Effective Fire & Emergency Services Administration will be an invaluable resource for students (both undergraduate and graduate), and current fire and emergency services personnel of all ranks who are preparing for career advancement, including promotional examinations. It also will serve as a very useful reference for current fire and emergency service operational and administrative officers.

Download or read book Strategic Planning in the Worthington Fire Protection District written by Kevin L. Jump and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problem is the Worthington Fire Protection District has no strategic plan. This leads to being reactionary with resources in an ever tight economy. The purpose of this research was to identify the elements that would be involved in developing a strategic plan and how a strategic plan would be implemented at the Worthington Fire Protection District. This was a descriptive research project. The research questions were: (1) What are the benefits of strategic planning; (2) How has other fire departments implemented strategic planning; (3) Who should be involved in the strategic planning process within our department; (4) How long should our strategic plan target for; and (5) What key elements should our strategic plan encompass? The procedures included a survey of the National Society of Executive Fire Officers, Jefferson County Instructors Association, and members of the Worthington Fire Department.

Download or read book Fire Department Strategic Planning to Support Municipal Master Planning and Ensure Quality Fire Protection written by John Kittelson and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of planning takes on many variations of degrees and styles. Often, the lack of planning has been evident in marking the effective progress of an organization. The fire service has been no different. The fire service has been traditionally oriented, good in terms of maintaining records, and fair to weak in planning to meet their future operational needs. That has left the fire service somewhat short in defense of hatchet swinging politicians with limited knowledge of effective fire service operations. The nature of the problem addressed by this research paper is the lack of effective planning on the part of the Sheyboygan Fire Department to meet the challenges presented by the municipal master plan.

Download or read book Handbook of Local Government Administration written by Gargan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1996-10-11 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This theoretically and experientially grounded reference provides a complete overview of the principles and applications of government administration and management practices in the local public sector. Written by over 25 distinguished academics and professionals with substantial experience as practitioners and consultants of administrative operations to local governments, the book covers the effects of environmental conditions on local administrators and management techniques to administration in different types of local government. It helps readers reduce research time by presenting advanced materials on local government administration and management in a single source.

Download or read book Strategic Planning for the Hendersonville Fire Department written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problem is the Hendersonville Fire Department (HFD) does not have a strategic plan which could have a negative impact on service delivery. The purpose of this applied research project is to identify the components of a strategic plan and how it will benefit the HFD. Descriptive research was utilized to achieve the purpose of this applied research project and identify the key components of a strategic plan. This applied research will answer the following questions: (a) What are the components of a strategic plan? (b) What are the benefits of a strategic plan? (c) How will a strategic plan benefit the HFD?