• NOTE*** There is no fire command system or structure yet – you are creating one.

first read the M1 Assignment instructions and then answered. After that, you can answer the M1 reflection. I will attach the file for the to 2 questions.

M1 Assignment
Details
Existing Management System for New Command Structure
Learning Outcomes: 1, 2
One of the recommendations of “Recommendations to solve CA wildland
fire problem, 1972” was to “develop a fire command structure for
controlling fire suppression operations on conflagrations spreading
through the jurisdictions of several fire protection agencies”.
For this assignment, write a 1-2 page paper that addresses the following:
It is now 1973 and you have been assigned to locate an existing
management system already in use as a basis to develop a new command
structure that could effectively coordinate thousands of responders
representing hundreds of organizations.
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NOTE*** There is no fire command system or structure yet – you are creating
one.
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What examples of existing command structures would you use?
It is now 1973 and you have been assigned to locate an existing management
system already in use as a basis to develop a new command structure that
could effectively coordinate thousands of responders representing hundreds of
organizations.
Use the Format below to write this assignment
All papers should be formatted according to the following:
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Times new roman
12-point font
1.5 spacing
Citing Sources:
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Sources should be cited properly using the APA style.
Evaluation Criteria:
The paper will be evaluated using the following criteria:
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Thesis: How well you present an insightful thesis that demonstrates
mastery of material and creative thought
Organization: How logical the organization and sequence of the
answers are
Subject Knowledge: How well you demonstrate understanding of the
knowledge needed to answer the question
Analysis: How creative and insightful your analysis of the question is
and how logical your conclusion is
M1 Reflection
In your final assignment for this week, address the following questions in 2-3 full
paragraphs, integrating the knowledge you have gained during this week:
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Can the principles of Incident Command be used for events and/or
incidents other than the kinds of events we have discussed in this
module?
What kinds of organizations might find them useful to apply?