Week 4 Essay
 Over the last three decades, dramatic changes have occurred in the fire environment.  Some of these changes include, but are not limited to, larger homes on smaller lots, lightweight construction and increased synthetic furnishings.  Fire research has shown us that much of what we were taught about fire dynamics has been significantly altered by these changes and that some of what we were taught about fire attack tactics is no longer appropriate or safe.  Simply put, the “Traditional” ways we have been fighting fires does not keep pace with today’s fire dynamics.
 
For this assignment, you are to research and discuss the following aspects of firefighting as it relates to the fire dynamics of today.  You will have no problem finding all the information you will need to answer these questions.
1. Discuss how fire dynamics have changed over the past 30 – 40 years.
2. Discuss how the fire service is adapting their firefighting tactics to combat these changes?
In your essay, you can discuss the points you think are most important.
Assignment Requirements

Your paper must be a minimum of 3 full APA formatted pages not counting the title page, abstract page, and reference page and include 3 academically recognizable sources. 

Please see the APA Guides in the Course Materials announcement or in the Course Materials section of the Lessons Course Overview for further information on the proper APA formatting of your paper.

Please create your response in a Word document and upload as an attachment for submission.

All writing assignments must be submitted in APA format and shall include the following:

     1. Title Page
     2. Abstract
     3. Main Body (With proper in-text citations) to include an Introduction and Conclusion
     4. Reference Page (Be sure to pay attention to the indentions for each source)

     Be sure to include a correct Running Head on each page.

All writing assignments must meet the following page setup:

     1. Times New Roman font
     2. 12 Point font size
     3. Double Spaced
     4. 1 inch Page Margins: Top, Bottom, Left and Right (Not 1.25 inches)

These instructions must be followed or points will be deducted.

It is your responsibility to ensure your paper is formatted according to APA guidelines.

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