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General Fund

The Educational and Support Services Division is responsible for the initial training of new firefighters, continuing
education, health and wellness programs, facility maintenance, fire apparatus and equipment services, uniforms
and supplies, and dispatch and alarm services. The Office of Emergency Management also falls under this division.

FY2023 DISCUSSION AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
The Adopted Budget:
· Increases by $441,091 and 5 civilian positions to assist with Fire Administration functions involving payroll,
HR/workers comp, and purchasing.
· Increases by $290,000 to purchase additional frontline bunker gear.
· Increases by $228,120 and 2 sworn positions to serve on the Police/MHMR HOPE Team.
· Increases by $127,255 and 2 civilian positions to address new federal requirement for two advanced
cleanings of protective gear per year from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1851 Standard.
· Increases by $1,184,431 and 14 sworn positions to add a second engine company in far north Fort Worth
to provide better second unit coverage and response time.
· Increases by $5,501,786 to assist with overtime needs.
· Increases by $560,000 for Frontline Firefighter physicals.
· Increases by $7,388,459 in salary and benefits for previously approved costs associated with pay for
performance, rising health care costs and pension contributoins.

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