Your fire department (or agency) is developing a working group to address concerns, develop strategies, and implement comprehensive solutions to improve the health and safety of all members. The formation of this working group has received support from all stakeholders, including the elected officials. There will be representatives from all ranks and divisions within the department.

The head of the working group has selected you to be a representative. You are tasked with developing a list of safety and health-related concerns and possible solutions. Specifically, you are asked to address the following questions:

• What is the greatest threat to the safety and health of personnel in the organization?
• What can be done to improve safety and health and reduce this threat for personnel at your level in the organization?
• What professional development opportunities exist to improve safety and health and reduce this threat?