The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911 catalyzed significant changes in fire prevention practices, leading to the establishment of building codes and improved fire suppression systems. The document argues for a greater emphasis on proactive fire prevention through public education and training, criticizing the traditional focus on fire suppression. It also highlights the importance of collaboration among fire service professionals and the public in enhancing fire safety awareness and reducing fatalities.

1. Running head: REFLECTION PAPER ON FIRE PREVENTION
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REFLECTION PAPER ON FIRE PREVENTION
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Reflection paper on fire prevention
Historical event that had an effect on the modern fire prevention
practices
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that occurred in 1911
in New York City was the fatal calamity in the olden times of
the city. The fire resulted to the demises of 146 clothing where
some passed on from the fire, falling to their deaths or smoke
breathing. Most of the victims came from Italy and were women
aged between 16-23 years old (Getzinger, D., 2009).After the
occurrence of Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire, some
measurers were put in place including building codes and
guidelines. These would cause fires less probable to flinch and
blowout to the buildings in the vicinity. Fire prevention and fire

2. suppression are some of the factors that started to be put in
place. In addition, new systems and resources for avoiding fires
were established. Hydrants, extinguishers, fire alarms, and
sprinkler systems are devices that easened the response to fires
more hastily and competently. More people started specializing
in scheming, mounting, fixing, and preserving fire-prevention
systems (Getzinger, D., 2009).
Thoughts about the concepts from the unit’s Reading
Assignment
According to this article, the main motivation of fire
departments is depression where it is believed that if fire
departments were to respond to fire outbreaks and bring them
under control, its obligations would be achieved. However, I
differ with this concept because it concentrates on solving the
problem of fire outbreak when it has already occurred instead of
preventing it. In my view, more investment should be made on
prevention measures rather than trying to solve the problem
when it has already occurred. The article also mentions the
integration of education of firefighters, investigators,
inspectors, etc. Educating these groups of personnel make the
fire prevention system strong and robust since it includes joined
forces. One group of professionals alone cannot eradicate the
entire issue of fire prevention. Therefore, the role of National
Professional Qualifications System which is responsible for
state certification of fire service personnel should be protected
and supported (Mcguire-Wolfe, et al, 2013).
According to this article, educating the public on the steps
to take in case of fire occurrence is a key factor in fire
prevention. This is crucial because the fire prevention personnel
may not be in the point of fire incidence at the time of fire
break out. Therefore, coordination with the public would help a
great deal in reducing deaths caused by fires. However, this
article mentions education of all people irrespective of age.
Some of the fire victims are infants and training them on fire
prevention measures may not be of help since they have little
understanding of the same (Texas., 1937).

3. Increasing the public’s awareness about the importance of
reacting to a fire
First, there should be more public training on fire
prevention measures by ensuring that every working institution
has a fire assembly point and clear outlined steps to be taken by
the employees in case of a fire break out. Secondly, there
should be numerous adverts on media platforms to train the
public on fire prevention measures. In addition, all buildings
should be installed with fire extinguishers and training on how
to operate them be conducted to the members of the public. The
public should be encouraged to report arsons to the relevant
authorities for adequate actions to be taken (Mcguire-Wolfe, et
al, 2013).
References:
Getzinger, D. (2009). The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
Greensboro, N.C: Morgan Reynolds Pub.
Mcguire-Wolfe, C. M., & Donna J. Haiduven,. (2013). Practices
and Factors Influencing Sharps Use and Safety in a Suburban
FIre Department and Among Emergency Medical Services
Personnel.
Texas. (1937). Fire prevention handbook for Texas public
schools. Austin: Capital Print. Co.
FIR 3303, Introduction to Fire Prevention 1
UNIT III STUDY GUIDE
Preparation, Organization, and Administration
of Fire Prevention Personnel for Prevention

4. Duties and Instilling Positive Fire Reaction
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit III
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the role of fire prevention and the fire service
administration
within municipal government.
2. Summarize the functions of fire prevention within the fire
service.
3. Compare and contest the relationship of fire prevention and
the fire
service to other municipal agencies.
4. Analyze the sources of conflict within the fire department
and describe
the effect the conflict has on the fire service in general.
5. Summarize the history of fire prevention within the fire
service.
6. Assess the need to instill positive fire reaction and the effect
this has on
the fire service.
7. Review fire reporting procedures and how they will affect the

5. fire service.
8. Compare publicity and media programs and how they affect
the fire
prevention effort of the fire service.
9. Explain how volunteer fire departments are able to be
successful and
the effect volunteers have on the fire service.
Unit Lesson
The primary motivation behind the organization of most fire
departments has
been that of suppression. Many people believe that the fire
department's
obligations have been met if the department responds to and
brings under
control all fires to which it is called, and fire prevention in the
past has not been
generally thought of as being a part of the basic responsibility
of many fire
departments. The trend has been toward recognition of the
rightful place of fire
prevention as a dual function of fire protection. Major fire
departments are
beginning to include fire prevention training as part of their
basic training
programs, and more attention is being paid to the subject of fire
prevention. An
important development has been the establishment of a National
Professional
Qualifications System for state certification of fire service

6. personnel at several
levels of professional competence in the classifications of
firefighter, fire
inspector, fire investigator, public fire and safety educator, fire
service instructor,
and fire service officer.
An integral part of fire prevention planning and education is
instilling awareness
to the public on how to act and what to do in the event of a fire,
at home or in
public places. Any assessment of human reactions anticipated in
a fire
Reading
Assignment
Chapter 6:
Preparing Fire Service
Personnel for Fire
Prevention Duties
Chapter 7:
Organization &
Administration of
Municipal Fire Prevention
Units
Chapter 8:
Instilling Positive Fire
Reaction
Key Terms

7. Chapter 6:
1. Howard D. Tipton
2. Master Plan
3. National Board on Fire
Service Professional
Qualifications
4. NFPA 1031
5. NFPA 1033
6. NFPA 1035
7. Philadelphia Fire
Department 1913
8. Prefire Planning
Surveys
Chapter 7:
1. America at Risk
2. Fire Prevention
Bureau
3. SARA Title III
FIR 3303, Introduction to Fire Prevention 2
Chapter 8:

8. 1. EDITH
2. Fire Reaction Times
3. Fire Safety Manual
4. Glen Cinema ,
Arundel Park Hall,
Brooklyn Bridge ,
Dr. Bryan
5. Hotel Employee Life-
Safety Program
(HELP)
6. Interlocked Chain of
Life Safety
7. Panic
8. Private Fire Brigades
emergency must take into account individuals of all ages, health
classifications,
physiques, occupations, and temperaments. Fire severity,
location, the manner
in which it started, and the presence of individuals in the fire
area must be
considered.