Discussion Post
• What does the phrase "risk-benefit" analysis mean to you as the person that has to carry out the decisions made by others? Include an explanation of "empowerment" in your answer. Give an example of when you have been affected by this decision-making process and the feedback that you provided by being empowered or by not being allowed to voice concerns.
• Compare the hazards associated with buildings under construction, buildings under renovation, and buildings under demolition.
• Assume you are an engine company officer with a district that includes a large new wood-frame housing subdivision. What concerns would you have about protecting the complex during construction? What role does local/model building code play during the construction phase to ensure firefighter safety?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.