FY2023 Adopted Budget

Emergency Operations The Fire Emergency Operations is under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief. The division works a three-shift system. Each duty shift is comprised of 24 hours and consists of one Battalion Chief, one Captain, four Lieutenants, and 14 Firefighters. Minimum daily staffing for the department is 16 emergency response personnel. This division is directly responsible for all emergency incident response. Calls for service are divided into four categories: fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and hazardous materials. Activities: • Emergency Operations services include fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. The Fire Department responds to over 7,000 emergency incidents annually. Recent Accomplishments: • Once again responded to a record number of emergency calls for service in 2021 • Purchased and made operational one new fire engine • Completed specification process for construction of new aerial ladder truck Upcoming Challenges: • Managing apparatus replacement schedule with several new fire truck replacements in the next few years • Operational tempo will continue to challenge unit availability – staffing issues are a critical strategic consideration • Adaptive deployment model must be considered for District 2 – only one fire station covers the area west of the river • Cardiac defibrillators and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus both nearing the end of useful life.

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