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Goals and Objectives

14 Fire-EMS Department

Strategic Vision Points
Theme ~ Exemplary Service & Governance
Objective(s) ~ Preserve Desirability & Quality of Life
Maximize Efficiencies & Effectiveness
Increase Citizen, Student, & Stakeholder Satisfaction

Department Contact Information
Richard Whitten Fire Chief rwhitten@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5785
John Ard Deputy Chief jard@westlake-tx.org 817-490-5786

Program Broad Goals
Provide safe, efficient, and professional emergency services to the Town.
Broaden the foundation of the Department to initiate superior programs and interact with the
citizens.
Work towards achieving the Texas Fire Chief’s Best Practices.
Develop the Department using the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Fire
Accreditation International model.
Continue efforts in professional development for personnel through multi-faceted avenues.
Improve prevention and public education programs by providing a variety of all hazard safety and
prevention classes for residents and corporate offices.
Continue the advancement of prevention and inspection programs.
Continue relationship building with the corporate business network group.

Program Service Description
The Fire - EMS Department provides for the public safety needs of the Town via a variety of
programs and services.
The majority of these services are Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) related but also
includes hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention and public education.
Many civic organizations also benefit from these types of services through the training activities and
inspection/prevention programs that the Department provides.
The Department will continue to provide the most efficient method of delivering the traditional
services – Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Inspections and Public Education while
continuing to seek further avenues of outreach and engagement into the community.

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.

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