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Complete both assignments. APA Format, references, and no plagiarism.

Assignment #1. Discuss considerations for bid process.

Develop an “official” process for soliciting and awarding bids for your department or the University City Fire Department so that competitive bidding is ensured. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.
Must be a minimum of 600 words (not including the identification of life safety initiatives)

Assignment #2. Alternative funding sources for a fire department.

Your city’s new purchasing officer has requested to meet with you and discuss possible alternative funding sources. Outline and discuss information you would present to the person officer. Also, identify which of the 16 life safety initiatives are applicable to this assignment.

Must be a minimum of 600 words (not including the identification of life safety initiatives)

Life safety initiatives are

1. CULTURAL CHANGE

2. ACCOUNTABILITY

3. RISK MANAGEMENT

4. EMPOWERMENT

5. TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

6. MEDICAL & PHYSICAL FITNESS

7. RESEARCH AGENDA

8. TECHNOLOGY

9. FATALITY, NEAR-MISS INVESTIGATION

10. GRANT SUPPORT

11. RESPONSE POLICIES

12. VIOLENT INCIDENT RESPONSE

13. PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT

14. PUBLIC EDUCATION

15. CODE ENFORCEMENT & SPRINKLERS

16. APPARATUS DESIGN & SAFETY