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CITY OF SAGINAW
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
2019-2020

FIRE

ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 2018-2019 PERFORMANCE
To save 90% of the value of properties involved in a fire. 97.15% of the total value of properties ($5,224,239) involved
in a fire incident was saved.
To maintain an all EMT-Paramedic level fire department 100% of all personnel maintained EMT-Paramedic level
staff. certification for 2017-18.

To train firefighters in the latest methods of firefighting and For 2018-2019 we had a combined total of 4,296 training
EMS, provide and maintain the equipment necessary for hours for all 28 personnel covering multiple aspects of job
them to do their job and provide for the safety of responsibilities and duties.
firefighters.

Maintain the State recommended ratio of 1.5 firefighters
per 1,000 residents. 2018-19 ratio of shift FF's was 1.12 per 1,000 residents (est
population 22,380).
Maintain the national average of 1 fire station per 10,000
in population. Our current ratio is 1 fire station per 11,190 residents.
To attain an average emergency response time standard Our average response time for 2018-2019 was 4 minutes
of four minutes within city limits. and 51 seconds.
In 2006, we partnered with Tarrant County implementing a
Update Emergency Management Plan every five years. County-wide Emergency Management Plan that is updated
annually or more frequently as needed.
Annually seek alternative sources of funding to maintain For 2018-2019 we were awarded a Tarrant County ESD
and/or increase service capabilities and utilize interlocal grant for equipment totaling $25,000. We were also awarded
agreements to increase service capabilities with minimal a $1500 grant from State Farm Insurance for our Arson
financial impact. canine team annual recertification and $5000 for equipment
for our Life and Fire Safety Clown Troupe.
Test 100% of outdoor warning sirens monthly, upgrade We tested all 9 outdoor warning sirens once monthly for a
and add equipment as necessary to maintain needed area total of 99 outdoor warning siren tests. 1 month testing was
coverage, reliability and functionality. suspended competely due to weather conditions.
Complete plan reviews and fire inspections of new 100% of new business inspections were completed within
businesses within two weeks. two weeks for 2018-2019.
Provide and install free of charge, smoke alarms to Numerous smoke alarms or replacement batteries were
residents found to have non-working smoke alarms. provided and installed in 2018-2019. We also continue the
program in which responding personnel verify smoke alarm
presence and operation in all residential homes in which we
respond for any type of incident (situation permitting).

Reduce workers compensation claims by promoting We had zero workers compensation claims for 2018-2019.
safety on the job and promoting and implementing a Shift personnel participated in 1,091 hours of physical fitness
fitness and wellness program. training for 2018-2019 and all 28 personnel successfully
passed a recognized third party annual fit for duty physical.

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