JACK D. STICKRADT JR.
THOMAS J. O’BRIEN
Thomas J. O’Brien
The following document represents the Standards of Cover for the Newark Fire Department. As part of the accreditation process, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, (CFAI), sets forth a list of criteria that requires an internal analysis be conducted and assumed as a comprehensive risk management plan. This tool is designed to assess standard departmental operations as well as the implementation of emergency response coverage. Several factors were observed and researched to provide data unique to the city of Newark in regard to the specific services provided by NFD. The first item detailed is the community of Newark itself. An analysis of the city was performed and summarized giving a picture of the demographic as well as the geographic landscape of the city.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary 5
A. Description of Community Served 6
Legal Basis 6
History of the Agency 7
Service Milestones 8
Financial Basis 10
Area Description 11
B. Services Provided 22
Current Deployment 28
Community Response History 35
C. Community Expectations and Performance Goals 37
Community Expectations 37
Performance Expectation Goals 45
D. Community Risk Assessment and Risk Levels 46
Risk Assessment Methodology 47
Risk Assessment 48
E. Historical Perspective and Summary of System Performance 57
Distribution Factors 57
Concentration Factors 60
Reliability Factors 61
Comparability Factors 62
F. Performance Objectives and Measurement 63
Performance Objectives – Benchmarks 63
Performance Objectives – Baselines 65
G. Compliance Methodology 71
Compliance Team / Responsibility 71
Performance Evaluation and Compliance Strategy 71
Compliance Verification Reporting 72
Constant Improvement Strategy 72
H. Overall Evaluation and Conclusion Recommendations 73
Evaluation Methodology and Determinations 73
Conclusions 75
Recommendations 78
I.Appendices, Exhibits, and Attachments 80
Finally the methodology for determining the risks, forecasting, and determining the effectiveness of service is explained. The document follows the systematic approach provided by CFAI:
Using this approach, all areas are analyzed and strengths as well as weaknesses are identified for future reference. This information is utilized to guide policy and provide direction to the organization in order to offer a more effective service.