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Business Plan

Strengthen Our Communities
Protect Public Well-being

Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Learn Not to Burn Fire

Summary:
The Learn Not to Burn® program provides age-appropriate
lessons and activities that teach students how to recognize
fire hazards, respond appropriately in emergencies, and
practice safety behaviors both at school and at home.
These lessons are critical in reducing fire-related injuries
and fatalities, especially among young children.

In addition to classroom implementation, the Arlington Fire
Department would like to partner with local schools to
enhance this initiative by offering an annual in-person
presentation. This would be a 30-minute to one-hour
interactive session led by our fire safety educators and
firefighters. The presentation would reinforce the program’s
lessons with engaging demonstrations, safety discussions,
and hands-on learning experiences, including the
opportunity to explore fire gear and equipment.

We believe this annual visit will not only enrich the
curriculum but also forge positive, trust-based relationships
between students and first responders.

Strengthen Our Communities
Protect Public Well-being

Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Radio Replacement Replace fire radios over three budget Fire
years

Summary: Estimated Actual
Many of the mobile and portable radios utilized by the Fire Milestone Completion Completion
Department are at least ten years old and are nearing the Radio model Sept. 2024 Sept. 2024
end of their useful life. The radio vendor has announced the selection
end of life for the current portable radio model and is only Replace Fire Sept. 2025
providing best-effort support for repairs. Portable Radios

Radios for which parts are no longer available should be
replaced during the first year, with priority given to radios
assigned to Operations.

FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 103 City of Arlington, Texas