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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, Integrity Dedication, and Excellence.

• 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

• Provides a variety of specialized response personnel through a corporative agreement with
other Northeast Tarrant County Cities (NEFDA)

FY2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Maintaining ISO rating of 1
• Achieving Texas Fire Marshal Association – Gold level
• Recognized as a “Storm Safe Community” by the National Weather Service

FY2021-2022 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

• Maintain Texas Fire Chief Best Practice Standards
• Maintain 7 Person Minimum Staffing Level to staff Engine/Quint, and Both Medics
• Maintain ISO 1 standards as it relates to staffing and training requirements

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

• Supporting additional Personnel as the SAFER Grant funding lessens
• Retirement of longtime Medical Director brings additional cost, as new Medical Director has
higher cost but more involvement

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