Manitou, Inc. has been using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for analysis of fire service, deployment analysis, risk analysis, and sociodemographic analysis since 1996. We use census, National Fire Incident Reporting System Data, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) records, and custom-collected data to perform a comprehensive and incisive analysis of your challenges.
Small Firm with Big Capabilities
Manitou Inc's Specialties
Process, Formative, and Impact Evaluations
Station and Facility Location Studies/Standards of Cover (SOC)
Public Safety Management Studies
Geographic Information Systems
Gender-Responsive & Equity-Focused Evaluation
Demand and Risk Analysis and Forecasting
Knowledge Management / Business Process Analysis
Community Risk Reduction Program Design
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues & Child Marriage
Litigation Support
Staffing Analysis
Emergency Management Planning and Exercises
Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Behavioral Health Issues
Municipal Performance Measurement
Interoperability Assessment
Statistical Analysis
Program Evaluation
Program evaluation is the process of measuring the impact of programs and policies on the lives of people. It involves collecting data on program outcomes, such as the number of people employed, the amount of reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and data on program inputs. For example, the hours of training provided to program participants or the number of phone calls made to potential participants by a program outreach team. Program evaluation can also include gathering data on the experiences of program participants and their interactions with program providers. With the collected information, it is possible to improve programs and policies and conduct future program evaluations.
Survey Design and Methodology
The design and methodology of a survey are the primary factors that influence the results and data quality of a survey. The design of a survey is how questions are asked and the format of the questions. The survey methodology refers to the collection methods, instrumentation, sampling, and data analysis. Both design and methodology are essential to the quality of a survey. Still, the most critical aspect of a survey is data analysis.
Impact Evaluation
Impact evaluation is gathering information, evaluating it, and using the results to improve effectiveness. Evaluating a program or project is viewed as one that aims to assess the results of a program or project to determine its impact on its participants and the society at large. Impact evaluation is a key component of the evaluation, as it provides a means to assess the effectiveness of programs and actions to promote positive change and outcomes and determine how well they work in achieving those goals.
Theory of Change Development
The Theory of Change (ToC) Development is a process that provides a framework for understanding, planning, and evaluating the impact of a program or intervention on health and well-being. The ToC Development process begins with identifying a problem, health concern, or target population for a program or intervention. This initial idea or concept is called the hypothesis. The next step in the ToC Development is to validate the hypothesis by exploring the context and environment surrounding the problem, health concern, or target population.
Formative Evaluation
Data analysis is the process of understanding data, either quantitative or qualitative, in order to draw conclusions and make decisions. Data analysis involves a range of techniques and skills, and can be performed either manually or with the use of a computer program. The goal of data analysis is to reach a conclusion that is as close as possible to the truth. This can be challenging in the context of large-scale data sets and complex data analyses.
Qualitative Data Analysis
Research is exploration and experimentation. It involves active questioning from the mind and dedication to seeking knowledge to expand one’s understanding of the world. It consists in asking questions and testing hypotheses. It involves learning from the data and organizing and sharing it as much as possible.
Peace in Conflict Areas; Anti-corruption and Transparency
Why is peace so important? Peace is not only important for the people themselves, for the countries it affects, and for the world system as a whole, but also for the global economy, since a conflict may cause trade wars, it also threatens world growth and global growth potential. This requires a new international order, a world order in which peace and security can be maintained, but not at the expense of unrestricted freedom and economic opportunity.
Alternative Basic Education Programs in Africa
Alternative basic education programs are growing in popularity. These programs are structured much like traditional schools, educating young students through a combination of a few years of conventional schooling and a few years of a more alternative type of education.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) Services
Early childhood development services, also known as early childhood education or ECE, are a set of programs, services, and resources that help preschool-aged children be prepared for school, learn, and grow. They help children be active, healthy, and safe, and prepare them for learning and lifelong success. They are often provided by or closely affiliated with preschools, Head Start centers, and early childhood education centers. Most early childhood development programs focus on meeting the education, social, emotional, and physical needs of young children and children with special needs.
Democracy and Governance
Democracy and governance are two of the most important concepts of government. They are the framework by which people are represented in government and the laws that govern the country, respectively. Democracy is a system of government in which the people, as a whole, have the power to make decisions and elect leaders who will carry out their will.
Micro and Small Enterprise Development
Micro and small enterprise development, also known as MSE, is the process of providing financial, technical, and management assistance to help small businesses in their expansion, growth, and survival. MSE provides a range of services to help these businesses thrive, such as helping them access capital and improve their technology. By providing this assistance, MSE has the potential to positively impact the economies of its clients and the communities in which they operate.
Business Development Services (BDS)
BDS, also known as Business Development Services (BDS) or Business Development Representatives (BDR) describes a range of services, products, and programs that provide value to an organization in addition to promoting its services.
Study designs integrating Human Rights Based Approaches and Gender
In response to the challenges of a global era, society is increasingly looking to address the rights, security, and well-being of people at a global level. One response to this challenge is to bring the insights and approaches of the Human Rights field to bear on other areas of public policy, such as the economy and health. Another response is to bring the insights and approaches of the field of gender to bear on other areas of public policy, such as the economy and security.
Sampling methods (convenience, opportunistic, and snowball).
Sampling is the process by which a sample of some population, population pool, or population group is selected for the study. The kind of sample that can be taken depends on the question being asked. It can be chosen for practical reasons (e.g., to minimize the investment on the part of the researcher) or to represent a specific or a general population.
Tools development of varying formats (including Theory of Change) to gather essential information that meets the needs of the client.
Theories of change are explanations of how changes occur in organizations and society. Theories of change are used to predict how people and organizations will behave, and to understand why certain changes occur and others do not. Theories of change can be used to explain why certain changes in organizations occur and others do not, and can also be used to predict the behavior of people and organizations.
Techniques to code and interpret text data from documents, interviews, and focus groups.
There are many different coding techniques involved in coding and interpreting text data from documents, interviews, and focus groups. Two of the most common coding techniques that we use involve coder interpretations.
Data interpretation methods (case study, content, narrative)
Data interpretation methods entail methods for understanding data to make inferences, predictions, and decisions.
Data visualization
Data visualization is the process of displaying data in a way that makes it easier to understand and discover patterns, insights, and relationships in the data. The goal of data visualization is to help people better understand the data and make better decisions. Data visualization has many applications, including in the fields of business, science, and education, but it is often overlooked as a career path. Data visualization professionals often find themselves in positions such as data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, or data visualization designer.
Deployment Analysis
Process of Understanding Deployment
The deployment analysis is the process of understanding how an application (or solution) is deployed, what the deployment environment is, and what the intended impact is. Deployment analysis is a rigorous, scientific process that involves a deep understanding of the application and its environment, including the physical infrastructure of the data center, servers, operating systems, databases, and networks, as well as the other nonphysical elements of the deployment such as the network architecture, policies and procedures, security measures, application performance management, and load balancing.
Compliance with National Standards
Compliance is a Key Component
Compliance is the action or state of being in accordance with a requirement or guideline. In business, compliance refers to the act of complying with the regulations, laws, and policies of a particular organization or entity. Compliance is a key component of ethical business practices. It is the act of adhering to the rules and regulations of an organization while being mindful of the impact your decisions have on the environment and society.
Evaluate the Feasibility of Automatic Aid or Consolidation
Identifying the Areas Most in Need
The most important step in carrying out automatic aid is evaluation. The evaluation process involves identifying the areas most in need and the gaps in coverage. It also includes a comparative analysis of the existing and proposed sites and determining their suitability in terms of conservation, social and economic benefits, and cost of implementation.
Station Location Analysis
How to Explore the Spatial Relationships
Through a focus on station location analysis, this module will help you gain a more complete understanding of how and why stations are located where they are. You will also learn how to explore the spatial relationships among stations using GIS, or Geographic Information Systems.
Match Staffing to Community Demand
Meeting Demand
Match staffing is an industry term for the number of community workers, such as nurses or teachers, needed to meet the demand of a particular community. Match staffing is determined by many factors, such as the size of the community, the education and background of the community workforce, and the current supply of community workers. Over time, the supply of community workers has increased, while the demand for community workers has increased. This has caused the match to become increasingly unbalanced, which has led to higher-than-optimal community services.