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1.  What types of construction can you identify in your area and how has this course changed your observation skills? Which construction type concerns you the most and please explain why, including how your department addresses these concerns in preplanning and response.

2. Select a specific occupancy type and discuss some of the challenges when fighting fire in this structure? List and explain a minimum of three challenges and how your department specifically addresses the hazards associated with this occupancy.

3. Throughout history there have been building collapses that have impacted not only the development of specific building codes and standards, but have also had an impact on the fire service. Please select one example of a building collapse that has occurred and discuss its impact on firefighter safety, buildings codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy, and tactics.