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Goals and Objectives

14 Fire-EMS Department

Strategic Vision Points
Theme ~ Exemplary Service & Governance
Objective( s) ~ Preserve Desirability & Quality of Life
Maximize Efficiencies & Effectiveness
Increase Citizen, Student, & Stakeholder Satisfaction

Department Contact Information
rwhitten@westlake- tx.org
Richard Whitten Fire Chief mailto:rwhitten@westla 817- 490- 5785
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John Ard Fire Marshal mailto:jard@westla 817-490-5786
jard@westlake- tx.org
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Program Broad Goals
Provide safe, efficient, and professional emergency services
to the Town.
Broaden the foundation of the department to initiate
superior programs and interact with the citizens.
Work towards achieving the Texas Fire Chief’ s Best Practices.
Develop the Department using the Center for Public Safety
Excellence ( CFAI) model.
Continue efforts in professional development for personnel
through multi-faceted avenues.
Improve prevention and public education programs by
providing a variety of all hazard safety and prevention
classes for residents and corporate offices.
Continue the advancement of prevention and inspection
programs.
Continue relationship building with the corporate business
network group.

Program Service Description
The Fire - EMS Department provides for the public safety needs of the Town via a variety of
programs and services.
The majority of these services are Fire and Emergency Medical Services ( EMS) related but
also includes hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention and public education.
Many civic organizations also benefit from these types of services through the training
activities and inspection/ prevention programs that the Department provides.
The Department will continue to provide the most efficient method of delivering the
traditional services – Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Inspections and Public
Education while continuing to seek further avenues of outreach into the community.

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