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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  Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and
rescue, gas well response, explosive Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
ordinance disposal, fire cause determination, o Objective: Protect Public Well-being
fire and life safety inspections,
emergency management, special events
public safety, public health, community Budget Highlights
service, public education, ambulance  Department Budget Reductions Totaling: $937,631
performance oversight, 9-1-1 Dispatch  One-time funding for Fire Bunker Gear $325,000
Center oversight, and homeland security
grant administration. The Arlington Fire
Department team’s mission is to meet and Revenue Highlights
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 $41,980,968
Operating Expenses 7,373,098
Total $49,354,066

City‐wide Budget Impacts

FY 2021 expenditures are impacted by city-wide savings in employee insurance as well as funding pension UAAL costs in the
Debt Service Fund.

2021 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 154 City of Arlington, Texas