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Unit V Essay PUA 5301-17E-4B23-S1, Administration of Public Institutions

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Part 1: Identified Problem

Structural fires in Columbia, South Carolina, cause many injuries, deaths, and property damage each year. Fires kill residents. The US Fire Administration

reported 6.7 deaths per 1000 residential fires in South Carolina in 2019. 2020 saw 32,000 Columbia Fire Department calls. Firefighters are overworked, but

emergency services are rising. Fire agencies lack funding. Reaction truck cuts alarmed the Columbia Firefighters' Association. Budget cuts are dangerous, thus this indicates a significant fire department financing issue. Kurzyna (2019) states that due to budget limitations for 2019, four firefighters are dispatched in a fire truck instead of three in 2018. Finding a replacement was tough in 2020 and 2021. Due to workload, one response team member must be cut. Fire response, a labor-intensive public safety organization, spends 90% of its budget on staff, 5% on fixed expenses, and 5% on other, non-essential expenses. One percent would cripple the department. COVID-19 has worsened staff shortages. Stakeholders

Several parties must address firefighter shortages. Residents, law enforcement, and EMTs are inside. Fire departments’ external stakeholders include local residents, businesses, and others. Firefighters have many requirements. Community members expect a quick fire department response. These parties need fast, efficient, and dependable services. The Columbia Fire Department must increase its budget to continue serving the community. Potential Resolutions

Due to financial constraints, staffing may not solve fire department employee shortages. Better fire safety could reduce household fires. Fire and life safety regulations lessen firefighter stress. Fire and life safety restrictions during construction could improve public safety in Columbia. Inspecting occupancy, height, area limitations, fire doors, alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers ensures building code compliance. CRR protects Columbia against flames. This method ranks fire hazards and aids mitigation. CRR programs can aid fire departments with budgets, fire prevention, and public safety. Strategies to Derive Additional Revenue

The Aid to Firefighters Grant Program might supplement city, state, and federal funds for the Columbia Fire Department (AFG). This program funds fire and EMS personnel protective equipment, school supplies, safety gear, and fire prevention programs (Krugerm & Gallagher, 2019). To cover costs, the Columbia Fire Department may charge fees. Subsidized ambulance, building, and fire permit fees could improve service. The fire service may recruit additional unpaid volunteers to help during fire crises to lessen the scarcity of firefighters without boosting costs. Selling promotional items like calendars, mugs, pens, T-shirts, water bottles, and others may help the department make up the difference. Family fun days or online fundraising could benefit the department. After hearing about the firehouse, firemen's sacrifices, and successes, everyone can give. The recommended solutions benefit the fire department more than they cost. The community risk reduction program and strict fire and life safety regulations will reduce fires. Firefighters may benefit from revenue-boosting strategies.According to

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Kurzyna (2019), the fire response trucks normally carried four firefighters rather than the three they carried due to the budget cuts in 2019. The situation was the same in 2020 and 2021 since filling the spot is difficult. Removing one person from the response team has a significant impact due to increased workload, but the department has to make that call. Fire response is a public safety issue and a labor-intensive service where over 90% of the budget goes to personnel costs, 5% to fixed costs, and 5% to discretionary spending. In this case, a cut of one percent has a significant impact on the ability of the department to maintain its operations. The Covid-19 crisis has also worsened the staff shortage problem as more people take sick days. Part 2: Non-Profit Organization

In Columbia, South Carolina, the Ronald McDonald House Charity works to better the lives of kids and their families. For families of sick children at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, the group acts as a "home away from home" (RMCH, 2021). To aid families during this difficult time and allow them to concentrate on their child's needs, the organization offers a temporary residence. Since it serves meals and provides lodging, Ronald McDonald House Charities requires a sizable annual budget. To accomplish this, funding is required. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia receives support from individuals, charities, groups, and businesses. Being a key partner and sponsor, McDonald's plays a crucial role. Additional funds are raised through community events and initiatives like Share-A-Night and the donation of products. This provides a nice, temporary residence for families whose children are receiving medical care at a facility located far from home. Like to other nonprofits, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia had its funding cut and unanticipated costs increase under Covid-19. Keeping hospitalized kids, their families, and the staff safe was also a top priority for the company. Volunteering and guest visits to the Ronald McDonald House were halted out of an abundance of caution (RMCH, 2021). The organization used priority budgeting to focus its resources on the most important things and cut back on things that weren't vital to the well-being of its members' families. Volunteer opportunities were also made available online by the organization. The easiest way to help the charity was through online donations to support families. Donations of food, paper towels, toilet paper, groceries, cleaning products, plastic utensils, and more can be made through the organization's online Wish List. At last, outside groups may host a benefit for the organization (RMCH, 2021). RMHC Columbia organized a round-up campaign in which donors rounded up their McDonald's purchases to the next dollar, and the fast food chain matched the donations. These measures were important in the group's ability to weather the pandemic.

References

CFD. (2021). CRFD Seeking Skilled Men & Women to Serve as Firefighters. Columbia Fire Department. Retrieved from https://colafire.net/about/recent-news/

Kruger, L. G., & Gallagher, J. C. (2019). Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding. Congressional Research Service. Retrieved from

https://www.senate.gov/CRSpubs/da0b22d9-fa21-4fdb-8559-ca965476cb57.pdf

Kurzyna, J. (2019). 'Everything goes back to the budget': Columbia fire has concerns with county funding. WLTX-TV. Retrieved from

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/fire-chief/101-206ef865-0ac8-41f1-a6f2-f5ec3295e59c

RMCH. (2021). How you can help our families. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia. Retrieved from https://www.rmhcofcolumbia.org/COVID19

USFA. (2021). South Carolina fire loss/fire department profile. US Fire Administration. Retrieved from

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/data/statistics/states/southcarolina.html

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The US Fire Administration reported 6.7 deaths per 1000 residential fires in South Carolina in 2019.

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According to the US Fire Administration, 6.2% of all the reported incidents in South Carolina in 2019 were fires, with a residential fires casualty rate of 6.7 deaths and 23.3 injuries per 1000 fires

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2020 saw 32,000 Columbia Fire Department calls.

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The Columbia Fire Department reported over 32,000 structure fire calls (CFD, 2021)

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Strategies to Derive Additional Revenue

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Strategies to Derive Additional Revenue

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Firefighters may benefit from revenue-boosting strategies.According to Kurzyna (2019), the fire response trucks normally carried four firefighters rather than the three they carried due to the budget cuts in 2019. The situation was the same in 2020 and 2021 since filling the spot is difficult. Removing one person from the response team has a significant impact due to increased workload, but the department has to make that call. Fire response is a public safety issue and a labor-intensive service where over 90% of the budget goes to personnel costs, 5% to fixed costs, and 5% to discretionary spending.

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According to Kurzyna (2019), the fire apparatus normally carried four firefighters rather than the three they carried due to the budget cuts in 2019 The situation was the same in 2020 and 2021 since filling the spots are difficult Removing one person from the response team has a significant impact due to increased workload, but the department has to make that call Fire response is a public safety issue and a labor-intensive service where over 90% of the budget goes to personnel costs, 5% to fixed costs, and 5% to discretionary spending

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In this case, a cut of one percent has a significant impact on the ability of the department to maintain its operations. The Covid-19 crisis has also worsened the staff shortage problem as more people take sick days.

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In this case, a cut of one percent has a significant impact on the ability of the department to maintain its operations The Covid-19 crisis has also worsened the staff shortage problem as more people take sick days

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CRFD Seeking Skilled Men & Women to Serve as Firefighters. Columbia Fire Department. Retrieved from https://colafire.net/about/recent-news/ Kruger, L. G., & Gallagher, J.

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CRFD Seeking Skilled Men & Women to Serve as Firefighters Columbia Fire Department Retrieved from https://colafire.net/about/recent-news/ Kruger, L G., & Gallagher, J

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Assistance to Firefighters Program: Distribution of Fire Grant Funding. Congressional Research Service. Retrieved from https://www.senate.gov/CRSpubs/da0b22d9-fa21-4fdb-8559- ca965476cb57.pdf

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Assistance to Firefighters Program Distribution of Fire Grant Funding Congressional Research Service Retrieved from https://www.senate.gov/CRSpubs/da0b22d9-fa21-4fdb-8559- ca965476cb57.pdf

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'Everything goes back to the budget': Columbia fire has concerns with county funding.

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'Everything goes back to the budget' Columbia fire has concerns with county funding

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Retrieved from https://www.wltx.com/article/news/fire-chief/101- 206ef865-0ac8-41f1-a6f2-f5ec3295e59c

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Retrieved from https://www.wltx.com/article/news/fire-chief/101- 206ef865-0ac8-41f1-a6f2-f5ec3295e59c

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South Carolina fire loss/fire department profile. US Fire Administration. Retrieved from https://www.usfa.fema.gov/data/statistics/states/southcarolina.html

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South Carolina fire loss/fire department profile US Fire Administration Retrieved from https://www.usfa.fema.gov/data/statistics/states/southcarolina.html

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