FY25 Proposed Budget

Fire Administration The Fire Administration division is under the direction of the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief is responsible for all department activities as set out by federal and state laws, and City of Iowa City ordinances. The Deputy Fire Chief is the second in command and is responsible for operational oversight, homeland security initiatives, fire service accreditation, large purchases, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and other special projects. The three battalion chiefs have assigned administrative duties to include the health & safety oversight, uniform procurement, annual physicals and immunizations. Fire administration also manages the weather alert sirens and emergency management functions within the City of Iowa City. The Iowa City Fire Department strives to accomplish the goals and objectives that flow from the City of Iowa City Strategic Plan and the Iowa City Fire Department Strategic Plan. Both are community driven documents. The Iowa City Fire Department was accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for a five-year period beginning in August of 2008. The department was reaccredited in 2013, 2018, and 2023. The Iowa City Fire Department is one of only a handful of organizations worldwide to achieve and maintain accredited status for over 15 years. The maintenance of fire service accreditation requires a rigorous commitment to continuous quality improvement by all staff. The budget for Fire Administration governs the acquisition, maintenance, and oversight of all resources not otherwise associated with Emergency Operations, Fire Prevention, or Fire Training. The budget includes oversight of fixed facilities as well as the furnishings and resources that enable emergency operations personnel to be fit and ready to respond 24/7. The majority of the Administration budget goes towards routine maintenance and upkeep of the fire stations, the furnishings and equipment for not only routine business but also the equipment and resources related to the Iowa City Fire Department wellness/fitness initiative. Activities:  Fire Administration is responsible for all departmental activities, accreditation, the purchase, and maintenance of computer hardware & software, and building maintenance. The department attained reaccredited agency status through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International in August 2023. Recent Accomplishments:  Awarded status as an Accredited Agency for the fourth consecutive cycle (every 5 years).  Increased the diversity of the Fire Department through newly hired firefighters.  Received a grant to purchase an automated CPR device be better serve our citizens.  Through partnerships with Johnson County facilitated two emergency services youth camps for junior and senior high school students (82 participants).

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