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CITY OF FOREST HILL

FIRE DEPARTMENT/ ADMINISTRATION

FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01-20-20 and 01-20-21
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Fire Department is responsible for saving lives through emergency management and protecting the
property of citizens through fire protection efforts and fire prevention education of the public.

Fire Administration provides overall leadership and direction and is responsible for the promulgation of
policies and procedures that govern the operations and personnel activities of the entire Fire
Department and also serves as the Emergency Management Contact for the City.

Fire Operations engages in fire suppression, fire safety inspections, fire hydrant maintenance, and
answering complaints for the prevention and correction of fire hazards within the City and making the
City a better place to live, work and play.
MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES MEASURED BY WORKLOAD &
PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES

Goal 1: Continue to conduct an effective fire safety program by developing a continuing education
program of materials and literature to pass out to the public.
Goal 2: Meet State of Texas continuing education requirements by ensuring that all Firefighters /
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) up to date on required training hours in compliance
with State of Texas requirements.
Goal 3: Provide quality fire protection services and continue annual inspections of all commercial
buildings within the City.
Goal 4: Respond to fire suppression calls in an efficient manner by meeting the industry standards for
response times.

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