Page 397 - Bedford-FY23-24 Budget

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 2022-2023 Highlights
Annual Open House returned after four years of not being able to have one.
BRYX Station Alerting Installations at all three stations.
Medic 152 was received and replaced this year.
Medical Operations Of cers became a minimally staffed position.
Started to send Paramedics to the Cadaver Lab again for EMS Training.
AED Program was completed, all city AED's have been updated.

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