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FIRE ADMINISTRATION

Department at a Glance

Fire Administration consists of the Fire Chief, two Assistant Fire Chiefs, Logistics Officer, Logistics
Specialist, Battalion Chief, Captain, and Administrative Assistant. The Fire Administration Department
budget increased 53.97% due to the addition (movement) of three personnel and a merit increase.
Operational costs also increased due to contractual increases, and utilities for the new Fire Station
scheduled to open in FY 2020-2021 which are paid in this department.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Place new apparatus and station in service.

Objectives:
• Take delivery of new apparatus from manufacturer.
• Provide training on the new apparatus to all members of the department.
• Work with contractors, the City, and the rest of the Fire Division to open Station #5 on time.

Goal 2
Complete process of providing two sets of gear to all Fire Operations personnel.

Objectives:
• Reduce exposure to known carcinogens by providing Operations personnel with two sets of gear.
• Provide training to all personnel on the proper way to handle and clean contaminated personal
protective equipment (PPE).
• Fully implement the Preliminary Exposure Reduction policy.

Goal 3
Increase recruitment efforts to attract, employ, and retain quality employees.

Objectives:
• Develop and distribute a high-quality recruitment video to attract a larger pool of applicants and
ultimately quality employees.
• Visit all local fire academy and Paramedic programs to meet with potential applicants.
• Continue to improve/maintain the hiring process to 60 days or less.

Performance Objectives
• Successful opening of Fire Station #5.
• Provide the members of Fire Operations with needed uniforms and PPE in a timely manner.
• Expand firefighter recruitment efforts.

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