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General Fund

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Don Crowson, Fire Chief

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

The Fire Department is responsible for fire  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
suppression and rescue, advanced life o Objective: Implement New Technology
support, emergency medical services, vehicle  Goal: Plan, Manage, and Maintain Public Assets
extrication, hazardous materials response, o Objective: Maintain City Standards for all Municipal Buildings
high angle confined space and swift water
rescue, gas well response, explosive Budget Highlights
ordinance disposal, fire cause determination,
fire and life safety inspections,  2 New Fire Prevention Inspectors $161,306
emergency management, special events  3 New Fire Apparatus Officers for ARFF Unit (partially offset by
public safety, public health, community savings) $149,115
service, public education, ambulance  Increased recurring funding for Firefighter Academy Funding
performance oversight, 9-1-1 Dispatch $851,397
Center oversight, and homeland security
grant administration. The Arlington Fire Revenue Highlights
Department team’s mission is to meet and
exceed our community’s need and  Fire Permits $216,743
expectations by providing high quality  Inspection & Re-Inspection Fees 340,300
emergency response, life safety and  Operational permits 258,141
community support services.  Total $815,184

At A Glance

 392 Authorized Positions
372 Sworn Positions
20 Civilian Positions
 Budget Break Down
Personnel Services $45,456,980
Operating Expenses 7,585,985
Total $53,042,965

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2020 expenditures are impacted by a 2% across-the-board compensation adjustment effective April 2020.

2020 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 142 City of Arlington, Texas