Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) — Question 28

Community risk management is a requirement of NFPA 1500 and can be systematically looked at through the Risk Management Model, which requires:

Answer options

• A. identifying risk, evaluating risk, establishing priorities, establishing control techniques, and monitoring.
• B. assessing building stock, setting priorities for response, assignment of appropriate equipment, delineating command, and control.
• C. identifying risk factors, proposing mitigation strategies, implementing developed programs, and monitoring for compliance.
• D. evaluating current emergency management process, assessing municipal building design factors, establishing priorities, and designing program parameters.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C as it outlines the steps necessary in the Risk Management Model, focusing on identifying risks and implementing solutions. Options A, B, and D, while related to risk management, do not align with the specific systematic approach required by NFPA 1500 as detailed in the Risk Management Model.