Every U.S. fire department needs to fill out the 2015 U.S. Needs Assessment survey, and here’s why: The U.S. Needs Assessment survey asks fire departments where you’re meeting the needs of your communities and where there are gaps in the service you provide. The U.S. Congress and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) rely on that feedback to help determine where the nation’s fire service funding should be allocated. This presents a unique, powerful opportunity to show where you need help, and to get the support you need. The survey can also be used to compare your fire department’s resources to...