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Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf
Fire Department Accreditation: A New Way Of Evaluating Efficiency And Effectiveness Of Fire Departments, Gary West, Dennis Wolf
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
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.
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2005, Al Major
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project Fy2005, Al Major
Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project
FY2005 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.
Technical Bulletins: Ten Simple Questions On Code Adoption For Towns And Cities In Tennessee (2006), Ray Crouch
Technical Bulletins: Ten Simple Questions On Code Adoption For Towns And Cities In Tennessee (2006), Ray Crouch
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Short answers to questions on the adoption of building and fire codes.
Hot Topic: Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program (2006), Gary West
Hot Topic: Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program (2006), Gary West
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Grants are awarded each year on a competitive basis to applicants that address AFG program priorities, demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate the community benefit to be derived from their projects. Persistence is the key to successful funding.
Technical Bulletins: Drinking From A Fire Hydrant: The Fire Department's Role In Protecting The Public Water System, Gary West
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
A revised state regulation concerning fire hydrants is causing concern for fire department leaders, providers of public water supplies, and public health officials across the state of Tennessee. The new regulation is the final result of the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act with the emphasis on contamination prevention.