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CITY OF SAGINAW
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
2020-2021

FIRE

ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 2019-2020 PERFORMANCE
To save 90% of the value of properties involved in a fire. 93.29% of properties involved in a fire incident were saved.

To maintain an all EMT-Paramedic level fire department 28 of 29 staff are EMT/Paramedics. Our lone staff member
staff. is completing Paramedic training.

To train firefighters in the latest methods of firefighting and 3278 hours of training was completed in 2019-20 in various
EMS, provide and maintain the equipment necessary for fire service disciplines and content areas in spite of the
them to do their job and provide for the safety of challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
firefighters.

Maintain the State recommended ratio of 1.5 firefighters
per 1,000 residents. Our current ratio of shift duty firefighters (26) is 1.12 per 1000
residents (Estimated population 23,090)
Maintain the national average of 1 fire station per 10,000 Our current average is 1 fire station per 11,545 in population.
in population.
To attain an average emergency response time standard Our average emergency response time within our city limits
of four minutes within city limits. for 2019-2020 was 4:59.
The Tarrant County EMP which Saginaw is a partner in was
scheduled for review and update in 2020. Due to the COVID-
Update Emergency Management Plan every five years. 19 pandemic that has been delayed although review and
update is ongoing.
Annually seek alternative sources of funding to maintain We were awarded a $25,000 grant from TC ESD #1. We
and/or increase service capabilities and utilize interlocal received $9,051 from Medstar for an EPCR program. An ILA
agreements to increase service capabilities with minimal with Lake Worth for 50% shared funding for an EMC positon
financial impact. was accomplished and the position is currently staffed. Our
partnership with Ft. Worth FD was increased through a fire
dispatching agreement and aid services continue to evolve to
a greater level.
Test 100% of outdoor warning sirens monthly, upgrade Outdoor warning siren test were conducted monthly (100%).
and add equipment as necessary to maintain needed area
coverage, reliability and functionality.
Complete plan reviews and fire inspections of new We did meet our intended goal in spite of the challenges
businesses within two weeks. resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the unexpected
medical absences and retirement of our Fire Marshal.

Provide and install free of charge, smoke alarms to We continue to provide this life saving service to our citizens
residents found to have non-working smoke alarms. but the COVID-19 pandemic drastically hampered our ability
to provide maximum impact in this program while mitigating
exposure risk to staff. Smoke alarm checks, device and
battery replacement activities totaled 41 occurrences.

Reduce workers compensation claims by promoting We sustained 2 workers compensation claims in the fire
safety on the job and promoting and implementing a department. Each reviewed in detail and actions taken to
fitness and wellness program. prevent future occurrence. Staff participated in 1,193 hours
of physical conditioning.

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