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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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2006

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Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf Sep 2006

Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf

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Accreditation is a way to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of a fire department by determining community risks and fire safety needs, accurately evaluating the organization’s performance, and providing a method for continuous improvement.