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Emergency Medical Event Sequence

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As is apparent by this description of the sequence of events, application of water in time to prevent flashover
is a serious challenge for any fire department. It is critical, though, as studies of historical fire losses can
demonstrate.

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Appendix B: Development of Response Standards and Targets

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16. In your opinion, what is the Department's single greatest strength?
The most common response to this question (86) was “manpower.” The staffing level was highly valued

as were the people who make up Nashua Fire Rescue. Most of the respondents felt that they worked with
good people who were both proficient at their jobs and dedicated to the organization.

The next most common response (14) was that Nashua Fire Rescue's strength is its aggressive firefighting
capability.

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13. If you could change only one thing about the work environment at Nashua Fire
Rescue, what would it be?
= The most common response (29) to this question was morale. Specific repeated comments included

requests for more brotherhood and less negativity among the members.
= The next most common responses (16) were to improve accountability throughout the Department.

= Other common requests included single station dispatching (9) and improved communication (6).

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11. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is poor and 10 is excellent, how would you rate the
following internal services and processes provided by the Department?

Figure 112. Internal Survey Question 11 Results

Equipment and Apparatus Maintenance
Facility Maintenance

Firefighter Benefits

Firefighter Relations

Safety Programs

Dispatch/Communications

Organizational Planning

Administrative Support 3.24
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0 2 4 6 8 10

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9. How proud are you fo tell other people that you are a member of Nashua Fire Rescue?

Figure 110. Internal Survey Question 9 Results

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10. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is poor and 10 is excellent, how would you rate the
following external services and programs provided to the public by the Department?

Figure 111. Internal Survey Question 10 Results

Fire Suppression

Emergency Medical Services

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What suggestions do you have for improving firefighter morale at the department?
The most common response (45) to this question suggested changes in the way the fire department