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What is the most appropriate strategic planning model for the Stony Hill Rural Fire Department? The literature review consisted of a review of journals, existing strategic plans, web based content, books and applied research projects related to the topic of strategic planning. In the literature review, the researcher found relative examples of strategic planning models, recommended formats and methodology for proper development and implementation. The research recommended that the Stony Hill Rural Fire Department select and implement an appropriate yet sustainable strategic planning process to manage organizational change.
From the author: This 3rd edition is about organized common sense in the fire service. Section One provides support to fire departments that already have a strategic plan and just need to update and revise their existing plan. I have found over my 30 years of consulting with fire department’s that they want to accomplish their next iteration of their strategic plan as rapidly as possible. Section Two provides a detailed “How-to” guide to help a fire department create its first strategic plan. Section Two is divided into four parts: (1) Understanding the Department, (2) Understanding the Situation, (3) Understanding the Strategic Issues Facing the Department, and (4) Creating Organizational Change. A new chapter (Chapter 20) provides assistance to those departments having challenges with their strategic plan and obtaining the desired outcomes/results. It adds a new troubleshooting process for those departments having challenges to create an effective and successful strategic plan. The book is designed to be effective as a manual to develop an individual fire department’s strategic plan as well as a textbook for use in upper division college/university courses or as a text for post-graduate courses.
A must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges a fire chief can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from other chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today's combination service department.
The purpose of the survey was to determine the types of models, recommended processes and common components of strategic planning. As a result of the research, 10 models were studied and 21 different processes were identified for strategic planning. It is recommended that the MCFD utilize a combination of the Fire Department Strategic Planning Model and the Community-Driven Strategic Planning Model to develop a strategic plan. A committee should coordinate the process and involve members from the entire organization through the various processes. The process will develop a plan that has the appropriate components to serve as benchmarks and a guide to decision-making that will not only stabilize the organization through change, but also promote innovation, adaptability and increased effectiveness.
The Monroe Fire Department used a community driven strategic planning process that was guided by the Center of Public Safety Excellence. This model was adapted to meet the needs of the organization and ensured that the needs of the customers would be met. This model was recommended for the development of a strategic plan for the Nashville Fire Department.
The Salt River Pima -Maricopa Indian Community (Arizona) is rapidly transitioning from a rural community to an urban community. The problem was the Salt River Fire Department did not have a Strategic Plan to guide the organizations future to meet or exceed the expectations of the Salt River Indian Community. The purpose of this research was to look at how organizations benefit from having a strategic plan, provide an overview of the key elements included in the strategic planning process, identify methods to determine the reliability and validity of a strategic plan, as well as challenges in the strategic planning process. The research was guided by descriptive methodology. The procedure used to collect data for the study was a questionnaire involving the key stakeholders and other parties who have participated in the strategic planning process for their organizations. The research approach involved analyzing the benefits to an organization in having a strategic plan, exploring the key elements included in the strategic planning process, identifying the methods to determine the reliability and validity of a strategic plan, and challenges that present themselves during the strategic planning process. The following research questions guided the research: (a) How does an organization benefit from having a strategic plan? (b) What are key elements that should be included in the strategic planning process? (c) What are methods to determine the reliability and validity of a strategic plan? (d) What are some challenges to the strategic planning process? The result of the research was the recommendation to schedule a strategic planning process to develop a strategic plan to guide the future of the Salt River Fire Department for the next five years. The major initiatives of the organization will be identified in the process; as well as the methods to ensure accountability and sustainability of the strategic plan. The Salt River Fire Department and its members will benefit greatly from having a strategic plan in place, and therefore will be more effective in serving the community.
The problem is that Pinellas Park Fire Department has no strategic plan. The purpose of this research project is to determine which stakeholders should be involved in Pinellas Park's strategic planning process. This applied research project used descriptive research techniques to answer the following research questions: 1. What is strategic planning? 2. What components, elements, and or requirements are required for completing an organizational strategic plan? 3. Which stakeholders should be involved In the formulation of an organizational strategic plan? 4. How do similar organizations identify and involve stakeholders in strategic planning? 5. How do non-fire service entities identify and involve stakeholders in strategic planning? The procedures for collecting literature for this paper included a questionnaire from members of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, interview with David Harrawood, focus group meeting, and written literature. The hypothesis is that through research Pinellas Park Fire Department can properly identify which internal and external stakeholders should be involved in their strategic planning process. The results of the research indicated that the purpose of the plan must be assumed and stakeholders need to be united with established goals. Information obtained through the ARP will allow the Pinellas Park Fire Department to define and include suitable stakeholders in establishing their strategic plan.