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FIRE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Department at a Glance

The Emergency Management Department budget increased only 4.59% due to a merit adjustment,
certification increase and a slight increase in estimated overtime. The department includes one Emergency
Management Coordinator.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Improve Emergency Management service delivery to keep up with Mansfield’s population growth and
needs throughout the city.

Objectives:
• Develop and purchase a public warning system for large events and the park system.
• Conduct an EOC 101 class for city department heads.
• Request additional staff to support the Emergency Management Department.

Goal 2
Get approval for the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Objectives:
• Submit our plan to the State.
• Submit our plan to FEMA.
• Submit plan to City Council for approval.

Goal 3
Improve Emergency Operations Center (EOC) situational awareness and incident management
capabilities.

Objectives:
• Implement new USA platform and software.
• Upgrade Rhodium Incident Management Software to interface with the CAD system.
• Replace/repair the creek level sensors.

Performance Measures
• Improve Emergency Management service delivery to keep up with Mansfield’s population
growth and needs throughout the city.
• Get approval for the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Improve Emergency Operations Center (EOC) situational awareness and incident management
capabilities.

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