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FIRE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Department at a Glance

The Emergency Management Department includes one Emergency Management Coordinator.
The department budget increased 3.56% due to a merit adjustment and the implementation of a new
emergency notification system to replace Code Red.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Integration of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) technology into fire operations.

Objectives:
• Development of a deployment, usage, and training plan.
• Development of a plan for training engineers to be UAS pilots.
• Certify new pilots with a written test and flight skills test.

Goal 2
Improve the City’s readiness for response to a disaster.

Objectives:
• Thoroughly review the current approved Disaster Debris Removal Plan to identify needed
changes.
• Update the Disaster Debris Removal Plan.
• Submit updated plan for City Council approval.

Goal 3
Improve the capabilities of the Emergency Operations Center.

Objectives:
• Determine the best staffing and operations methods for the EOC using best practices.
• Update and replace older EOC equipment and software.
• Conduct disaster training and an exercise with city staff to assess our capabilities.

Performance Measures
• Incorporate UAS technology in daily operations.
• Review and revise the Disaster Debris Management Plan in FY2019-2020.
• Make the Emergency Operations Center more effective and efficient.

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