To successfully fulfill their roles, fire departments must organize the delivery of their services within the broader governmental structure. Write a 2–3-page paper (excluding title page) that explains the various ways fire departments can be organized.
Your paper should include an overview of the following:
The most common service delivery models for providing fire and emergency services.
The two common functional divisions in the context of the fire services’ overall departmental goals.
Your paper should also:
Explain how these approaches to organizing fire services are both similar to, and different from, approaches to organizing for-profit businesses.
Explain whether the differences between the fire service and common for-profit organizational models are a result of the special nature of emergency services, fire service traditions, or both.
n addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Include a title page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
You should also make sure to:
Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Use examples to support your discussion.
Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.
