Day: July 4, 2019

Initiative 9 – Fatality, Near-Miss Investigation

 

Investigating fatalities and near misses is not to be a judge of the actions taken by the individuals hurt or the commander structure of that unit, but to take what happened and learn from it.  Being able to read in the reports exactly what happened and how it happened could in turn change training methods or even procedures on how certain things on done on the fire grounds.  “Accidents are problems that present opportunities for solutions through investigations. Accidents can result from failures of firefighters, civilians, equipment, supplies or surroundings to behave as expected. A successful accident investigation determines not only what happened, but also finds how and why the accident.”(2019 thoroughly investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries, and near-misses.  )

 

Case Study-

 

Yes, this would fit the criteria of a near-miss.  Using the training of following the hose line back out of the building is a time tested method but feeling the couplings and making sure that you are following it in the right direction is vital to survival as well.  If it wasn’t for the realization that they should have come to the exit already and heard the lieutenant yelling, things could have been much worse.  Completing a near-miss report for this can help you review actions taken and work to ensure that they don’t happen again. Also, you can work this command to create a plan for when situations such as this one arise.

 

‌Initiative 10 – Grant Support

 

Grants and fundraising within the community that you live and work are two of the best ways to raise money of much needed money when the budget won’t allow for the addition spending.  The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is one of many grant programs that departments can write grant applications too for funding of equipment and other health and wellness needs.  There are many grants available to departments currently, depending on the needs of the department will drive the direction of which grants applications are sent in too.  Grants are programs which departments can apply to receive funding.  Having individuals who are experienced and educated in proper grant writing, will greatly increase the chances of securing the needed money from the applied grant.  With any grant out there today, a large number of departments are all fighting to secure that money for themselves and being able to separate your department needs from the rest of the pack is a most.  A properly written application will make or break the grant process for your department.  There are also many places on the internet today that can assist you in the grant writing process.  It is beneficial to target the grants that offer funding for your departments most specific needs and try to apply for those grants first.  A good moto is to apply for all the funding that you possibly can.  All grant money received will only help you and your fellow firefighters conduct your jobs more safely and effectively.  Without applying for the grant, you will never know if that funding could have come to your department for the much needed upgrades and equipment.  Better to try and fail, than to not try at all.

 

References

 

Detective Story – ProQuest. (2019). Retrieved July 1, 2019, from Apus.edu website: https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/216113104?accountid=8289

 

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#2

 

 

 

The reasons for investigating firefighter fatalities, injuries and near-misses is identify common causes that led to the incident. NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, (FFFIPP), gathers multiple sources of information to present the most accurate description of an incident. This report is not meant to be punitive but helpful. The labors of these investigations are not fruitless since much of the information gathered is passed on the department, NIOSH reports that, “some 11,000 fire departments to update the content of their training programs on personal protective equipment (PPE), Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) devices, Incident Command System, traffic hazards, radio communications, and other topics.” (FFFIPP Evaluation, 2008) Thorough investigation paints a clearer picture and may reveal underlying causes and develop a more accurate solution.

 

The criteria of this case study is a near miss because the potential for loss of life due inadequate actions. Potentially, the firefighter dragging the victim could have continued in the wrong direction subjecting themselves to a potential burns, collapse, or asphyxiation. The benefit of completing a near mishap report can help department learn what information needs to be communicated to reduce the likelihood of a similar issue, in this case, does the attack line nearest you lead out or in another direction. Or what equipment is available that we can use to make egress easier? Luckily the Lieutenant was able to correct the firefighter direction.

 

     A. What other funding options do you have? Re-evaluating fire-flow taxes for the area can create more funding, (long term). Selling used equipment, and fire protection subscription service. 

 

     B. Which organizations would be most likely to fund the new equipment? Other funding options include; GSA Surplus, Firehouse.com, and Grants.gov. 

 

     C. How do grants work, and what strategies help improve the chances of a successful application? Grants are available within an application window and approval process for funding. Applications must follow set guidelines when writing the application with persistence and resubmission on regular basis. 

 

Reference: 

 

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. (2008). NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program Evaluation.  

 

US Fire Administration. (2012). Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical Fire Services. Emmitsburg, Maryland, FEMA.

You will research oil price changes and the impact on the economy. Start your research by retrieving historical data (1980-2016) on oil price and growth rate of real gross domestic product (GDP) from FRED (St. Louis Federal Reserve) 

 

Use the real GDP percentage change from the preceding period, the seasonally adjusted annual rate (A191RL1Q225SBEA), and the Global Price of West Texas Intermediate (POILWTIUSDQ). 

 

In addition, review articles on topics related to oil prices and the impact on the economy. Analyze the data you retrieve to determine the relationship between oil price and real GDP growth rate. 

 

Write a minimum two-page paper that will include a graph displaying information on oil price and real GDP. You can use Excel or the graphing tool available in FRED to draw your graph. In addition, you will include information concerning the following subjects:

◾Briefly explain the relationship between oil price and real GDP as displayed in your graph. 

◾What are demand factors that led to the reduction of oil prices in recent years? 

◾What are supply factors that led to the reduction? 

◾What do you predict will happen to oil prices in the future? 

1. List the advantages of a single customer service center for RR Communications.

 

2. Devise an implementation strategy that would guarantee the support of the

divisional

 

presidents for the shared customer service center.

3. Is it possible to achieve an enterprise vision with a decentralized IT function?

To prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s Required Readings and consider the similarities and differences between case study and phenomenological research designs. Be sure to focus on the benefits of case study design in terms of time and cost within the context of DBA doctoral research.

 

By Day 3

 

Post an assessment of case study design versus phenomenological research design for doctoral research. Your assessment should include the following:

 

· Compare and contrast case study and phenomenological research designs, including commitments of time and cost for each design.

 

· Explain the benefits of using a case study for DBA doctoral research, including an example from scholarly research that supports your assertion.

 

Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and one or more additional scholarly sources.

 

Refer to the Week 1 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

 

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings

The use of forensic psychology continues to provide law enforcement officials with invaluable information pertaining to the profiling and identification of criminal suspects. However, the field has matured considerably from its nascent stages. After reading the introduction and Chapter 1 in the Bartol & Bartol text in addition to the Snook, Cullen, Bennell, Taylor, & Gendreau (2008) and Kocsis (2003) articles, examine the various changes that have occurred over the years within the field of forensic psychology. In addition, analyze the current educational and training models available in forensic psychology as outlined in Chapter 1 of the Bartol & Bartol text.

 

Provide answers to the following questions:

• In what ways has forensic science grown as a discipline?
• What future changes are predicted for the field?
• What current educational and training models are available for students interested in working in the field?

 

Guided Response: Your initial post should be at least 300 words in length. Support your observations with examples from the required materials and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part II
Synthesizing and Writing

 

When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking.

 

 

 

Part II – Writing
Write at three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. State your position on the topic you selected for Assignment 1.1. 
2. Identify (3) three premises (reasons) from the Procon.org website that support your position and explain why you selected these specific reasons. 
3. Explain your answers to the “believing” questions about the three (3) premises opposing your position from the Procon.org website. 
4. Examine at least two (2) types of biases that you likely experienced as you evaluated the premises for and against your position. 
5. Discuss the effects of your own enculturation or group identification that may have influenced your biases. 
6. Discuss whether or not your thinking about the topic has changed after playing the “Believing Game,” even if your position on the issue has stayed the same. 

 

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

 

• Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph. 
• Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences. 
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. 

 

• Based on the guidelines in SWS, “A well-researched assignment has at least as many sources as pages.” Since this assignment requires you to write at least 3-4 pages, you should include at least 3-4 references. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language. 
• Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking. 
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic. 

The Process of an Environmental Analysis” Please respond to the following:  

• Imagine that the physicians at your hospital have proposed adding a new cardiac care wing to the hospital at which you are CEO.   Review the website of a cardiac center in your neighborhood. 
• Outline the specific steps you would take when conducting an external analysis to determine the need for this addition.
• Recommend three strategies that you can use to evaluate the data gathered during the analysis in order to decide whether to add this new wing to the hospital.  Include concepts from the weekly reading in the textbook or from peer-reviewed journal articles.