FSMT299 Final Project Paper

Brandon Olsen FSMT299 Sophomore Seminar in Fire Science

Michael Evans 03JUL16

Culture in the Fire Service

Annotated Bibliography

Karpluk, Les. Safety & Health. Changes to the Fire Department’s Culture. 2013. www.firehouse.com

Karpluk takes a global perspective of culture changes in the Fire Department. The article is important in the final paper by understanding the issue at stake, from different perspectives. It explains the history of culture in the Fire Department. It details that with all the reliance of each other and the utilization of team work, a strong bond joins everyone together.

Alexander, Martin E. Fire Behavior as it Relates to Firefighter Safety: Six Key Points for Discussion. 7th International Wildland Fire Safety Summit, IAWF. 2003. www.everyonegoeshome.com

The slide show presentation discusses six key points about fire behavior as it relates to firefighter safety. The information given is of importance in writing the final paper as it gives the scope of concerns that could be used in order for less injuries and fatalities to occur. It explains the importance of awareness to the people of the jurisdiction they protect.

De Lisi, Steven M. Organization Culture in the Fire Service. 2005. www.fireengineering.com

The article highlights on the affected groups of firefighters. The article, therefore, draws the issue at stake using Fire Service Training as the case study of dangerous and possibly illegal practices, caused by complacency. It explains the struggles supervision has with motivating their subordinates. It details that the use of redundancy and reinforcement of what is expected.