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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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