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Goals and Objectives

14 Fire-EMS Department

Program Trends
The level of activity historically trends into four main areas: Emergency Operations, Training,
Routine Activities, and Public Risk Awareness Activities.
Personnel continue to take advantage of joint training exercises and contracts, which
reduces cost and increases familiarity with personnel and equipment of our mutual aid
agencies.
Specialized training targets firefighter/ paramedic development that enhances our current
services through state certification levels.
Ongoing efforts to increase public involvement through education, relationship
development, and services.
Daily activities and work details are the most time-consuming activities due to their nature.
These activities are necessary to maintain the proper condition and operation of the
equipment.

2017- 2018 Highlights
Continue training the public in the use of CPR and AEDs ( Automatic External Defibrillators).
Continue training the public in the use of fire extinguishers.
Implementing programs and policies to
improve the Insurance Service Office ( ISO)
rating.
Conduct a Community Risk Analysis.
Develop a Standard’ s of Cover ( SOC).
Continue training for all personnel in all
disciplines of certification and career
development.
Enhance our public education and
prevention programs within Westlake
Academy. Target subjects include home
safety principles, health and medical
awareness programs such as weather
related safety programs, CPR and AED
training, babysitting safety tips, and
general opera

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