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believe that more benefit would be derived fiom modifying fire stations than would be realized by modifying fire-training facilities or other fire-related facilities. Facilities that would be open for broad usage and have a high occupancy capacity would receive a higher competitive rating than facilities that have limited use and/or low occupancy capacity. The frequency of use would also have a bearing on the benefits to be derived fiom grant funds. The frequency and duration of a facility's occupancy have a direct relationship to the benefits to be realized fiom funding in this activity. As such, facilities that are occupied or otherwise in use 24-hours-per-day/seven-days-a-weekwould receive a higher competitive rating than facilities used on a part-time or irregularbasis. Fire Prevention Pro r._� We believe that programs that are based on a formal analysis of a community's risk should be afforded the highest competitive rating over fire prevention programs that have no such basis. We also believe that the public as a whole will receive the greatest benefit fiom fire prevention funds directed to fire departments that currently do not have a prevention program. Also, we believe the public will benefit more from long-term fire prevention programs than fiom limited efforts. Therefore, we will give a higher competitive rating to programs that will be self-sustaining after the grant period. Because of the benefits to be attained, we will give a higher competitive rating to programs that target one or more identified high-risk populations (e.g., children under 14 years of age, seniors over 65, firefighters, and/or other high-risk populations) and programs whose impact is/will be periodically evaluated. We believe proj ects that provide long-term benefits to the entire community, such as public education programs and programs that develop and enforce codes and standards, and/or arson prevention and detection programs provide the greatest benefits. �]