Public Sector vs. Private Sector Fire Departments

CASE STUDY AS,SI.GNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW

Public Sector vs. Private Sector Fire Departments

Using the assigned scenario, you will compose a case study of the scenario, analyzing the key

Lessons learned from the situation and proposed remedies. Discussion must be based specifically

on the concepts from the Learn items in the corresponding Module: Week, along with additional

research. Your discussion must be based firmly on the context of the legal and political factors of

fire administration. Biblical integration must be included as appropriate.

Types of Fire Departments
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to:
Distinguish between fire departments based upon the type of entity, type of fire department organization, the funding source, and the employment status of firefighters.
• Distinguish between public sector and private sector entities.
• Identify the four types of corporations, and how each is created.
Identify the reason that the use of an association creates unnecessary risks for firefighters.
Distinguish between municipal fire departments, county fire departments, regional fire departments, fire districts, volunteer fire companies, industrial fire departments, and fire brigades.
Explain the importance of agreements between a volunteer fire company and the jurisdictions they protect.