The Changing Demands and Expectations of the Community
Question 2 • Principles of Fire and Rescue
Based on the following, why should fire departments actively analyze response trends when determining where to locate new fire stations? The trend over the past three decades of population shifts out of cities into rural communities has begun to reverse with families again moving into larger cities. The migration of young families back to cities has caused an increase in emergency needs. This shifting of population means that fire departments must be actively analyzing risks in areas in order to determine the best locations for fire stations.
Answer
A
Locations of stations determine the risk factors in the area.
B
Active citizens require fewer emergency calls.
C
Fire stations need to be placed to best serve the most people.
D
New populations will demand new roads.
Explanation
As young families move back into cities, emergency needs increase and the population distribution changes. Fire departments should analyze these trends so stations can be located where they will best serve the people who need emergency responses. Therefore, the best choice is “Fire stations need to be placed to best serve the most people.”
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