Complete the below listed questions adhering to the instructions, and using APA format:
1. Discuss the need for chief fire officers to understand and influence how government works. Include the political and legislative processes. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.
Your response should be a minimum of 500 words (not including the identification of life safety initiatives).
2. Assume your department's Standard Operating Guidelines lack information for addressing complaints from outside the department. Develop guidelines for your department members to address complaints. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.
Your response should be a minimum of 200 words (not including the identification of life safety initiatives).