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FY 2025-2026 Highlights

Hired two Firefighter/Paramedics.
Station 2 remodel was complete and crews moved back in.
New Truck 151 is set for delivery in August.
Purchased and implemented a new scheduling and payroll program, Stationwise.
Received our TCFP "Best Practices" recognition.
Promoted two individuals to the rank of Engineer and Medical Officer.
Stryker EMS Plus Program Equipment Placed in-service – 8 New Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators, 5 new
Lucas CPR devices, 4 New Power Load Systems, 4 new powered stretchers, 4 new manual stair chairs,
and 1 new powered stair chair.
Medic 153 ambulance remount was completed, and returned to service.
Received the Medical City North Hills Golden Lobe award for excellence in Stroke care 5 personnel were
recognized.
Two (2) firefighters completed paramedic school.
The department was recognized twice by Texas Health HEB Hospital for the fastest ST-elevation
myocardial infarction (STEMI) time in the HEB area.

Departmental Goals

Organizational Excellence
Ensure best practices, while always looking for creative solutions, in all administrative and operational
policies, practices and programs.
Provide the highest quality emergency medical care to the citizens and visitors of the City through the use
of the most up-to-date medical protocols and recognized treatment practices in emergency healthcare.
Continue to support and participate in the NEFDA programs to seek efficient and cost-effective methods of
providing specialized emergency services.
Provide state of the art training, apparatus, living quarters, tools, equipment, and personal protective
equipment to our personnel to ensure they are prepared to safely and effectively provide the highest-level
service to the community of Bedford.
Provide an outstanding work environment that supports all employees and allows them to meet their
potential at every rank.
Manage the Division's fiscal resources within the allocated budget.
Economic Development
Provide the technical expertise required for the implementation and enforcement of all fire codes to
enhance safety throughout the city.
Ensure that the Fire Department complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Maintain Class 1 designation which ensures lowest insurance rates for Bedford business community.
Maintain Texas Best Practices.
Transformation and Redevelopment
Increase the opportunities to send Bedford Fire Department personnel to outside training and leadership
development courses to expose our personnel to best practices nationwide.
Facilitate employee growth and provide reliable succession planning through a commitment to continuing
education and training for all levels within the organization.
Continue to evaluate all operations and seek the most operationally effective way to deploy our personnel
to meet the increasing demand for service.
Create a joint Fire training facility within the City limits of Bedford to best meet the Fire Department training
needs while maximizing unit and personnel readiness and to avoid interruptions in service. This may be a
an opportunity for collaboration with Bedford Police Department.
Quality of Life
Ensure citizens, of all ages are educated in the areas of fire prevention. Host Annual Fire Department Open
House.
Attend Community Outreach Events.

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