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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
                                                       ke-tx.org
                   John Ard             Fire Marshal   mailto:jard@westla              817-490-5786
                                                       jard@westlake- tx.org
                                                       ke-tx.org
               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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