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1. Research job postings for a job in fire and emergency services. How do you meet the requirements, or what would you need to do so that you met them?

2. What are your thoughts on developing a nationally accepted certifying agency for training and education levels for fire service personnel? Who would run the agency?

3. Prior to the enactment of workers' compensation statutes, what defenses would employers use in order to avoid paying for employee injuries?

4. Discuss the significance of historical developments in workers' compensation law and program development.

5. In the readings for this unit, there were several gray areas that add complexity to determining the course and scope of incidents in the workplace. Consider a scenario that you have experienced during your career or provide an example of one of these gray areas, and reflect on the different factors within the incident that made it complex.

6. Think about your current place of employment. Do you see any areas where workers' compensation costs could be improved? Provide three recommendations on how you could reduce workers' compensation costs. If you are not currently working, use your last job or use an industry with which you are familiar as an example.

7. Informational Packet

Many organizations will put together an informational packet when attempting to recruit new personnel. A recruitment company has asked you to put together an informational packet about your current department, or one in your community, detailing a few areas. The informational packet may be a brochure or a handout, either of which the recruiters could provide to candidates. The informational packet may contain images, but you will be graded only on the content of the information provided. Be sure to address each of the following points in the informational packet:

Discuss the history of a fire service or emergency service organization in your community (or the fire service if not associated with one) and how the organization has evolved in response to industry trends.

Identify a job (title) within the organization (or within the fire service), and discuss the job requirements. Discuss how a potential candidate would obtain these certifications and/or training.

Discuss the process to be hired, and add in a physical assessment component.