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dispatched through our partnership with Keller dispatch services (NETCOM). In addition to re ghting capabilities, re rescue
operations include vehicle extrication, high angle rescue, trench rescue and water rescue. A mutual aid agreement through the
Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) is in place with 14 northeast Tarrant County cities. The purpose of the agreement
is to combine strength and resources of all member departments for enhancing service delivery and education for specialty
operations.

2 . Provide Fire Prevention/Investigation
2.1 – Provide responsive, ef cient city services
2.4 – Demonstrate stewardship of public resources
3.4 – Thoroughly plan for future capital and investments and associated costs
4.3 – Adopt best practice planning and development processes
5.2 – Support a variety of community events, concerts and celebrations

The Fire Marshal is responsible for carrying out all of the re prevention functions, duties, and activities, as well as conducting all
re investigations. The Fire Marshal is a certi ed Fire Investigator as well as a certi ed Peace Of cer with arrest and warrant
powers. Fire prevention plans review, certi cate of occupancy inspections, and re code compliance activities are what comprise
the majority of the duties of this of ce. Commercial as well as residential development plan reviews are submitted to the Building
Of cial/Plans Examiner and to the Fire Marshal.
A commercial plan review includes site/access plans, re hydrant locations, emergency vehicle access, adequate water ows from
re hydrants, new construction plans, renovation plans, re sprinkler system plans, re alarm system plans, and underground
systems inspections. The residential plan review includes site/access plans and subdivision layout: roadway length and widths, re
hydrant locations and adequate water ow, re sprinkler plans if required based on square footage of the structure, residential
gate information including dimensions and gate override functions to gain emergency vehicle access. New construction and
alterations of existing structures require permits and review, particularly when a re sprinkler system is installed. Upgrading to the
2082 International Fire Codes (IFC) will bene t builders, as surrounding cities are currently operating under the 2018 IFC.
Homeowners will also bene t from a safety aspect of the updated codes.

3. Provide Emergency Medical Ser vices (EMS)
2.1 – Provide responsive, ef cient city services
2.4 – Demonstrate stewardship of public resources
3.4 – Thoroughly plan for future capital and investments and associated costs
4.3 – Adopt best practice planning and development processes
5.2 – Support a variety of community events, concerts and celebration

The Fire Department provides the transport Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the City. Often referred to as re-based EMS, all
members of the department are certi ed re ghters as well as certi ed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)/Paramedics. The
department operates the EMS system under the license of the Medical Director, who is an Emergency Department Physician
contracted by the city. The Medical Director establishes the protocols from which the system operates and provides training. The
department has been very fortunate to attract, develop, and retain skilled employees who embrace our city values, as well as the
department values of providing caring, compassionate, and competent assistance in all we do. The department currently operates
with two front line and one reserve ambulance, also known as Mobile Intensive Care Units (MICUs). On occasion multiple calls for
service occur and the department relies on our mutual aid partnerships to assist us with these incidents. The Fire Department also
utilizes a Squad to respond to most EMS calls. Utilizing this unit allows for a faster more mobile response. This also reduces wear
and tear on larger more costly vehicles.

4 . Provide Emergency Management Ser vices and Suppor t
1.1 – Actively involve and engage stakeholders
2.1 – Provide responsive, ef cient city services
2.4 – Demonstrate stewardship of public resources
3.4 – Thoroughly plan for future capital and investments and associated costs
4.3 – Adopt best practice planning and development processes
5.2 – Support a variety of community events, concerts and celebration

The Emergency Management Plan for the City of Colleyville provides general guidelines for emergency management activities.
The plan describes our response organization and assigns responsibilities for various emergency tasks. The plan is intended to
provide a framework for more speci c functional annexes that describes what each city department is responsible for. The plan
applies to all local of cials, departments and agencies. The primary audience for the plan includes our chief elected of cial, the
emergency management staff, department and agency heads and their senior staff members, leaders of local volunteer

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