Fire prevention

1. Comparisons of fire prevention programs in effect on this continent with those in other parts of the world reveal that there are probably as many differences as there are similarities. What is the explanation for the differences and similarities? What lessons can be learned from these comparisons to improve our fire prevention efforts?

2. In Philip Schaenman's report, International Concepts in Fire Protection: Ideas from Europe that Could Improve U.S. Fire Safety, suggests that some European fire safety procedures are worthy of emulation in the U.S. and Canada. Please provide and discuss four of those suggestions.

3. There are numerous federal government agencies that have fire prevention as a part of their mission. In your estimation, which of these governmental agencies contribute the most to fire prevention and suppression? Why

4. What are the major responsibilities of state fire marshals? Why is this role significant in statewide fire prevention, investigation, enforcement, and fire safety?