Date of Award
Spring 3-1-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Abstract
The concept of collaborative services is well established in local governments throughout the United States. Academia has studied this mechanism for service provision extensively. However, there is limited research available on expanding already substantial cooperative services in the fire service. The purpose of this research is to answer the question: should the Board of Directors support a policy of operational consolidation with Clackamas Fire District No. 1? This research reviews the Boring/Clackamas Fire relationship and then uses a multiple method research design to approach the question. Through a dualistic approach incorporating a phenomenological study with Boring Fire and Clackamas Fire key informants and quantitative data collection from senior fire service officers throughout Oregon, this study concludes that Boring Fire should support a policy of operational consolidation. The paper concludes with an action plan for implementing the policy direction.
Recommended Citation
Stewart, Brian, "Fire Service Collaboration: A Case Study of Opportunity for Boring Fire District No. 59" (2014). EMPA Capstones. 345.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/capstones/345