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Fire

Bill Walker
Fire Chief

The Administration Division is responsible for the overall management of the Fire Department. Speci cally, responsibilities
include personnel services and management, records management, budget management, and personnel training in the
areas of Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Safety and Specialized Rescue Operations,
severe weather and other emergency management functions.

The Administration Division is also responsible for the Fire Marshal's Of ce, which includes enforcement of all re codes, re
origin and cause determination, arson investigations, building plan review, and public re education, including the Citizen's
Fire Academy and the annual Open House. Fire Marshal's of ce is also responsible for issuance of permits including but not
limited to: re alarm, re sprinkler, and vent-a-hood protection systems.
The Emergency Operations Division is responsible for responding to the emergency needs of the citizens and visitors to the
City 24 hours a day. These needs consist of, but are not limited to: re suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and
hazardous materials emergencies. Emergency Operations Division is responsible in ensuring all personnel meet minimum
training and certi cations requirements as de ned by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and the Texas
Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).

The Emergency Operations Division also actively participates in public education programs. These programs include re
safety education, the Department's Fire & Life Safety Education (F.A.L.S.E.) Clown Troupe, Citizen's Fire Academies, Station
Tours, and Smoke Detector Programs.

FY 2021-2022 Highlights

Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System Hurricane Ida deployment
Ventilation training prop was purchased
Texas Fire Chiefs Academy completed by two Chiefs
Purchased a re extinguisher training simulator for re prevention
Purchased new lightweight rescue gear with American Rescue Plan Act funds
Purchased new re ghting helmets with American Rescue Plan Act funds
Purchased new station duty boots for all Operations with American Rescue Plan Act funds

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