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What should be considered in addition to the initial purchase cost when discussing a budget proposal?

• Maintenance costs

• Color of the product

• Brand popularity

• Warranty period

What is a bond in the context of funding large capital improvement projects?

• A bond is a type of loan used to fund large capital improvement projects.

• A bond is a type of tax levied on citizens for funding projects.

• A bond is a grant provided by the government for infrastructure.

• A bond is a donation from private entities for public projects.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six elements for success in recommending change according to Freeman and Matthew?

• Transparency

• Teaching

• Inclusion

• Flexibility

When discussing or responding to a budget proposal for fire departments, what should be considered?

• The needs and priorities of the community

• The color of the fire trucks

• The number of fire stations in the neighboring city

• The brand of fire hoses used

Bond referendums are used in funding capital projects by:

• allowing governments to raise funds through the issuance of bonds, which are then repaid over time with interest.

• providing a direct grant from the federal government to cover the entire cost of the project.

• requiring private investors to fully fund the project in exchange for future revenue sharing.

• mandating that projects be funded solely through existing tax revenues without additional borrowing.

What are the six elements for success in fire service culture change according to Freeman and Matthew?

• Leadership, Accountability, Communication, Safety, Integrity, Innovation

• Teamwork, Training, Equipment, Safety, Leadership, Communication

• Integrity, Safety, Leadership, Communication, Accountability, Teamwork

• Innovation, Safety, Leadership, Communication, Accountability, Integrity