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What is one method mentioned for extending the life of heavy apparatus?

• Using larger vehicles for all services

• Replacing diesel engines with gasoline motors

• Using smaller vehicles for EMS first responder responses

• Privatizing fire department services

What does privatization in the context of fire departments mean?

• Hiring more municipal employees

• Reducing the number of fire engines

• Replacing municipal employees with contract employees

• Increasing the number of fire stations

Which of the following is NOT a service often contracted out by local government?

• Trash pickup

• Vehicle fleet maintenance

• School bus operations

• Fire suppression

What is the purpose of regional or consolidated fire departments?

• To increase the number of fire stations

• To increase efficiency by reducing duplication in staff and services

• To hire more firefighters

• To reduce the number of emergency calls

Which department provides fire suppression, EMS, and specialized operations services in a large area of Florida?

• Orange County Fire Authority

• Metrofire

• Los Angeles County Fire Department

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department

What is the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)?

• A system for privatizing fire services

• A resource response plan for several states

• A method for reducing fire department workforce

• A type of fire engine

What is one option for reducing the workforce in fire departments?

• Increasing the number of fire stations

• Reducing the staffing per vehicle

• Hiring more administrative staff

• Increasing the number of emergency calls

What is a potential consequence of temporarily closing fire companies?

• Increased efficiency

• Political repercussions if an incident occurs

• Reduced need for emergency responders

• Increased local revenue

What happened to the Baltimore Fire Department between 1990 and 2012?

• It disbanded 23 engine and ladder companies

• It privatized all its services

• It opened new fire stations

• It increased its workforce by 26 percent

What is a common issue when closing a fire station or eliminating a fire company?

• It reduces the need for emergency responders

• It is usually well-received by the community

• It often creates a significant political issue

• It leads to increased local revenue