Assignment 1. Discuss considerations for bid process.
Develop an "official" process for soliciting and awarding bids for your department or the University City Fire Department so that competitive bidding is ensured. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.
Must be a minimum of 600 words (not including the identification of life safety initiatives)
Assignment 2. Alternative funding sources for a fire department.
Your city's new purchasing officer has requested to meet with you and discuss possible alternative funding sources. Outline and discuss information you would present to the person officer. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.
Must be a minimum of 600 words (not including the identification of life safety initiatives)
Life safety initiatives are
1. CULTURAL CHANGE
2. ACCOUNTABILITY
3. RISK MANAGEMENT
4. EMPOWERMENT
5. TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
6. MEDICAL & PHYSICAL FITNESS
7. RESEARCH AGENDA
8. TECHNOLOGY
9. FATALITY, NEAR-MISS INVESTIGATION
10. GRANT SUPPORT
11. RESPONSE POLICIES
12. VIOLENT INCIDENT RESPONSE
13. PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
14. PUBLIC EDUCATION
15. CODE ENFORCEMENT & SPRINKLERS
16. APPARATUS DESIGN & SAFETY.