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CITY OF SAGINAW
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
2018-2019

FIRE

ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 2017-2018 PERFORMANCE
To save 90% of the value of properties involved in a fire. 85.26% of the total value of properties ($1,385,900) involved
in a fire was saved.
To maintain an all EMT-Paramedic level fire department 100% of all personnel maintained EMT-Paramedic level
staff. certification for 2017-18.

To train firefighters in the latest methods of firefighting and For 2017-2018 we had a combined total of 5,082 training
EMS, provide and maintain the equipment necessary for hours for all 27 personnel covering multiple aspects of job
them to do their job and provide for the safety of responsibilities and duties.
firefighters.

Maintain the State recommended ratio of 1.5 firefighters Current ratio of shift FF's is 1.1 per 1,000 residents (est
per 1,000 residents. population 21,731) Ratio with the 3 non-shift Chief Officers
included is 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Maintain the national average of 1 fire station per 10,000
in population. Our current ratio is 1 fire station per 10,865 residents.
To attain an average emergency response time standard Our average response time for 2017-2018 was 4 minutes
of four minutes within city limits. and 46 seconds.
In 2006, we partnered with Tarrant County implementing a
Update Emergency Management Plan every five years. County-wide Emergency Management Plan that is updated
annually or more frequently as needed.
Annually seek alternative sources of funding to maintain For 2017-2018 we were awarded a Tarrant County ESD
and/or increase service capabilities and utilize interlocal grant for equipment totaling $20,000 and awarded a Tarrant
agreements to increase service capabilities with minimal County 911 grant for radio equipment totaling $8,000. We
financial impact. were also awarded a grant from the State Farm Insurance
Arson Dog Program.
Test 100% of outdoor warning sirens monthly, upgrade We tested all 9 outdoor warning sirens once monthly for a
and add equipment as necessary to maintain needed area total of 108 outdoor warning siren tests.
coverage, reliability and functionality.
Complete plan reviews and fire inspections of new 100% of new business inspections were completed within
businesses within two weeks. two weeks for 2017-2018.
Provide and install free of charge, smoke alarms to Numerous smoke alarms were provided and installed in 2017-
residents found to have non-working smoke alarms. 2018. We also continue the program in which responding
personnel verify smoke alarm presence and operation in all
residential homes in which we respond for any type of
incident (situation permitting).
Reduce workers compensation claims by promoting We had zero workers compensation claims for 2017-2018.
safety on the job and promoting and implementing a Shift personnel participated in 1,235 hours of physical fitness
fitness and wellness program. training for 2017-2018 and all 27 personnel successfully
passed a recognized third party annual fit for duty physical.

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