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FIRE
FUND / DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM: 01-20-XX
Program Description

The Fire Department is charged with protecting lives and property from fire and other disasters and
rendering lifesaving assistance during medical emergencies. Fire personnel respond to all requests for
help and assist those in need. Other activities include fire apparatus, fire hydrant maintenance, pre-fire
planning, fire prevention services, development plan reviews, testing of new commercial construction,
inspection of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, hazardous materials response, compliance with safety
standards, annual inspections, community education, and the training & certification of personnel.

Forest Hill firefighters are trained to respond to all fires, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents,
swift water rescues, and other emergencies. When not responding to emergencies, firefighters perform
various activities, such as conducting annual inspections of local businesses, inspecting and maintaining
fire hydrants, training, and providing station tours for the public.
MedStar provides Ambulance Operations in Forest Hill and its neighboring communities and cities. The
City of Fort Worth will absorb the contracted ambulance provider during the upcoming fiscal year.
Every front-line fire apparatus is staffed with at least two
Texas-certified Firefighters/EMTs, with a full complement of
basic life support (BLS) equipment, supplies, and medications.
This allows the fire department to provide BLS services at the
scene of traffic collisions, rescues, and medical assistance of all
varieties. This first-response capability decreases call-to-scene
times and assists ambulance-based paramedics in the delivery
of life-saving care.
The City of Forest Hill Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) assesses risks and vulnerabilities to
regional hazards and develops strategies to eliminate or reduce risk to life and property. The EMC also
collaborates with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private agencies to address those hazards
collaboratively. The EMC will activate the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) during large-scale
events/emergencies or disasters where decision-makers from multiple response agencies will come
together to address the emergency. The EMC also provides emergency alerts/notifications with vital
information and instructions to the community through media, radio, and landline phones.

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