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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: FIRE / EMS
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: FIRE / EMS – FUND 01-085
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
5909 Hightower 24 hours
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5874
MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:

The mission of the Watauga Fire Department is to safeguard the lives and property and to enhance the
quality of life of any person that resides in, works in, or visits the City of Watauga through a
commitment to service with Pride, Respect, Teamwork and Safety.

x Offers a juvenile fire starter intervention program, numerous fire prevention programs,
emergency management programs and information
x Provides fire suppression and emergency medical response, car seat checks, assistance with
the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors, home fire safety inspections, CPR training,
fire extinguisher training, and other community education and support of community sponsored
events
x Provides a variety of specialized response personnel through a corporative agreement with
other Northeast Tarrant County Cities

FY2019-2020 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

x ISO – Class 1
x FEMA Safer Grant of 892,000.00
x National Clean Diesel Grant of 156,855.00
x 2019 Achievement of Excellence Award by Texas Fire Marshal Association

FY2020-2021 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

x Maintain ISO Class 1 requirements
x Maintain Texas Fire Chiefs Best Practices

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

x NEFDA 10% dues increase
x Budget increase due to 6 additional firefighters

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