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FIRE ADMINISTRATION

               Department at a Glance

               The Fire Administration Department budget increased 17.26% due to a merit increase, the addition of one
               logistics officer and contract service  cost  increases  due  to  increased ambulance billings.  Fire
               Administration  consists of  the Fire Chief, Assistant  Fire  Chief,  Logistics Officer,  Secretary  and
               Administrative Services Coordinator.

               Key Goals and Objectives

               Goal 1
               Prepare for Capital Improvements necessary for growth and development.

               Objectives:
                   •  Work with architecture firm to locate and design Fire Station 5 and 6.
                   •  Establish an Apparatus Committee to evaluate and design apparatus for the new fire stations.
                   •  Work with Human Resources to recruit and hire firefighters necessary to open Fire Station 5.

               Goal 2
               Increase and enhance performance capabilities of the Administrative Services Department.

               Objectives:
                   •  Clearly define roles and responsibilities associated  with  administrative duties that have been
                       assigned to officers in the Operations Department.
                   •  Increase the knowledge of, and proficiency in the  use of new software solutions that were
                       implemented in FY 2017-2018.
                   •  Locate and attend training conferences related to fleet and facilities management.

               Goal 3
               Increase in-service time of our fleet while decreasing the overall maintenance and operational cost of the
               fleet.

               Objectives:
                   •  Obtain and implement a fleet telematics solution.
                   •  Centralize the maintenance program for  the entire fleet and  institute  a strict preventative
                       maintenance schedule for all vehicles to ensure that all vehicles are being tracked, maintained and
                       repaired consistently and effectively.
                   •  Institute a standing vehicle committee that will be responsible for all vehicle procurements.

               Performance Objectives
                   •  Prepare for Capital Improvements necessary for growth and development.
                   •  Increase and enhance performance capabilities of the Administrative Services Department.
                   •  Increase in-service time of our fleet while decreasing the overall maintenance and operational
                       cost of the fleet.









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