Posted: January 12th, 2022

Application in Fire Research Unit 2 Homework FIR: 4308

Application in Fire Research Unit 2 Homework FIR: 4308

QUESTION:

Instructions

Using the seven-step process of selecting our topic and narrowing our research focus from pages 85–86 of the textbook, complete the table using the Unit II Template.

In the worksheet, you will complete the following tasks.

• Identify the main subject area that you are interested in.
• Break down that main subject into at least four subareas.
• Select two subareas that interest you the most.
• Identify at least three research questions.
• Identify specific objectives for your research questions.
• Articulate how you would assess your chosen objectives, or from a high-level overview, explain how you would gather data for your proposed study.
• Describe your continued interest in your topic. Explain why your topic is important to you, the fire service, or even the world. Explain what would happen if this research was not conducted.

Remember that your research topic should be specific to your interests, location, jurisdiction, and station.

After completing the chart, write your problem and purpose statements, and identify your research questions. Then, write a brief background and significance section to justify the research that you are proposing. It would be best if you strived to paint a vivid picture of the issue to the readers so they can see the importance of it and why your topic needs to be studied. This section of your submission must be at least one page in length.

Your completed submission, including both sections, must be at least two pages long, not including the required title and reference pages. It must also contain at least two sources in addition to your textbook. Remember to review the rubric before you begin your essay.

Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources used. Please note that no abstract is needed.

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ANSWER:

Problem Statements and Identification of Research Questions

The seven steps of research topic identification.

Step 1: Identification of a broad field or area of interest.

The field of study involved in this research is Fire fighting

Step 2: Dissection of the broad area into subareas

There are a lot of aspects and issues under the broad area of firefighting. These include; –

i) Response to an emergency.

ii) Staff relationship and cooperation

iii) Public relation

iv) level of technology

v) State / acquiring of firefighting equipment

vi) Location and proximity of the station to the area of service

vii) Personnel skill and the workforce

viii) Firefighters’ training and seminars

ix) Services available to the public

x) Recruitment and employment of new fire brigades.

Step 3: Selection what is of most interest to you

From the above subareas, my interest settles down to two, which include,

i) Location and proximity of the station to the area of service.

ii) Means of acquiring new equipment.

Step 4: Raising research questions

i) Which part of town is the best for erecting another fire station?

ii) What is the approximate cost of setting up the station in that area?

iii) What is the proximity of the proposed station site to town?

iv) What is the state of infrastructure and the accessibility of the site selected?

v) What are the criteria for new firefighter equipment for the new station?

vi) what is the proposed area’s population size and settlement pattern?

Step 5: Formulation of objectives

Main objective

 To evaluate site selection, evaluation, and equipment backup requirements; a case study for a new fire station in the western part of town (K).

Specific objectives

i) To determine the best site for the erection of the new fire station.

ii) To evaluate the project’s initial cost of constructing the new fire station.

iii) To find out the state of infrastructure and accessibility of the site selected.

iv) To determine the availability of required equipment for the new station.

Step 6: Assessments of Objectives

The above-listed specific objectives are achievable. The time required to meet them and the resources and the technical team are available. Secondary sources of data outlining the interviews and use of research questionnaires on public opinion and demands will help me meet the first objective of this study.

By incorporating the company financial experts’ and quantity surveyors’ articles, the approximate expected cost will be determined, thus meeting objective two.

Physical observations report that have been done previously will be used to obtain data on the state of the infrastructure in the area. Finally, everyday ethics of work and the requirements will be assessed through relevant literature already published in this area of study.

Step 7: Double-checking

Based on the availability of secondary data, I am convinced that this topic remains my choice. By getting the answers to the problem question under this topic, there will be ease of management and operation of the new station as well as the preparation for any possible emergency during the period or organizing the new station.

On the other hand, if this research is not done, a lot of problems based on the station location, equipment, and accessibility will trouble the organization.

Moreover, the data received on the expected construction cost, if not looked into by this research, is the possibility of the move being retarded, and even misuse of funds may arise.

Problem and purpose statements

In every expansion process, a company needs to analyze the conditions of the working environment before establishing operations in that area (Chaudhary et al., 2016).

One of the most critical parts of any planting of another branch or station of a firm is the evaluation of the proposed site (Ibid). These two statements create a need to evaluate the proposed site for the new fire station in the town.

This research will help the organization to affirm the new firm’s success to be erected. Failure to meet these objectives or the fundamental research, the resultant station may be built yes, but accessibility and accessibility may make its operation drudgery.

In addition to the required cost of the project, when already determined through this research, it will be easier to plan for setting up the fire station.

This research aims to meet the specific and overall objective of the study, with sufficient data to affirm the findings and give relevant recommendations and conclusions which will be of great importance to the company.

Background and the Significance of the Research

Firefighting began in the 1700s in the cities of the United States. It was not until around 1880 that the municipality started paying the firemen. Previously, it was solely based on a voluntary act. It also started as a privately operated organization in some countries of Europe (Anderson, 1979).

Since then, all over the globe, there has been steady growth in firefighting companies and operational tools and equipment.

By 2018, firefighting companies in the US alone hit 29,705 departments. With over a million volunteers that work as firefighters, besides career firefighters. (Evarts and Stein, 2020). Firefighting departments are also erected in various states and cities for emergencies.

The apparatus used, and stations have also increased with time to thousands (Ibid). From the model of the US, the trend on a worldwide scale can be traced.

The current state of the world indicates that more fire departments and modern equipment are required. This is due to the increased incidences of fire out brakes and loss of lives due to the fires. (Barefoot et al., 2019).

With the steady increase in urbanization and the blooming population growth, there is a need to redistribute the fire stations and back up the firefighter’s machinery for the efficient execution of their services.

This made a gap for this research problem as we look forward to building another station in town to help meet the increasing dependence state of society. In the pursuit of where and how to build the new station, there arises the need for the on-site research selection, evaluation, and equipment backup, a case study for a new fire station in (k) town.

References

Anderson, A. G. (1979). The development of municipal fire departments in the United States. Journal of Libertarian Studies, 3(3), 331-59.

Evarts, B., & Stein, G. P. (2020). US fire department profile 2018. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association.

Barefoot, C. R., Willson, K. G., Hart, J. L., Schweitzer, C. J., & Dey, D. C. (2019). Effects of thinning and prescribed fire frequency on ground flora in mixed Pinus-hardwood stands. Forest ecology and management, 432, 729-740.

Chaudhary, P., Chhetri, S. K., Joshi, K. M., Shrestha, B. M., & Kayastha, P. (2016). Application of an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the GIS interface for suitable fire site selection: A case study from Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 53, 60-71.