Explain whether the differences between the fire service and common for-profit organizational models are a result of the special nature of emergency services, fire service traditions, or both.

To successfully fulfill their roles, fire departments must organize the

delivery of their services within the broader governmental structure. Write a 2-3 page paper (excluding cover page) that explains the various ways fire departments can be organized.

Your paper should include an overview of the following:

The most common service delivery models for providing fire and emergency services

The two common functional divisions in the context of the fire service’s overarching goals.

Your paper should also:

Explain how these approaches to organizing fire services are both similar to, and different from, approaches to organizing for-profit businesses.

Explain whether the differences between the fire service and common

for-profit organizational models are a result of the special nature of

emergency services, fire service traditions, or both