FY2024 Proposed 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 8,000 emergency incidents annually.

Recent Accomplishments:  Once again responded to a record number of emergency calls for service in 2022

 Specified and purchased one new Pierce Ascendant Tower Ladder  Purchased new inventory of Automatic External Defibrillators

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  Deployment model must be considered for District 2 – only one fire station covers the area west of the river  Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus both nearing the end of useful life.  Fire Hose is ending its useful life with many sections failing; need to purchase hose and matched nozzles to replace life limited hose.  Current SCBA compressor at station 1 is reaching the end of its useful life as demonstrated by high repair costs; need to replace station 1 compressor.  Current hydraulic tools on R1 are approaching 13 years old and are starting to show their age with costly repairs. Need to replace the hydraulic tools package.

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