PROGRAMS:

Administration - This program provides overall direction and leadership for the department, as well as clerical, records management, and other department administrative support.

Prevention - Responsibilities include fire and life safety services, such as inspections, plan checks, investigations of fire causes, public education, etc.  This division is also responsible for management of the Engine Company inspection program, water system improvement fee program, state mandated inspection program, review and enforcement of new laws, codes and ordinances.

Fire Operations - This program includes emergency medical, fire, hazardous materials, and other response, disaster planning and preparation, and public education programs.  The maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and emergency supplies in a state of readiness is an important responsibility of this program, as well as the continued coordination of the development of the Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams.

Training - This program provides the development and delivery of a fire training program based on department standard operating procedures.

Emergency Preparedness - This program accounts for costs associated with preparing the City for disaster and emergency situations.  This includes the purchase of supplies and equipment for emergency response activities, the maintenance and upkeep of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and other emergency-related expenses.

Water System Improvements - This program provides for the ongoing upgrading and expansion of the City's fire hydrant and water system to ensure sufficient capacity to service new development as it occurs.  A water system improvement fee is assessed against new development in order to finance this program.

1998-99 FIRE EXPENDITURES:  $5,092,316

Fire Expenditures by Program:
   

Fire Expenditures by Type:
   

1998-99 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS:
 
A new cost center has been established for Emergency Preparedness.  Approximately $100,000 has been included in the budget for this program, which includes the operations and maintenance costs for the new Emergency Operations Center that is scheduled to be opened in the fall of 1998.

An important issue that continues to be studied is referred to as the 2 in/2 out issue.  This involves a new OSHA regulation which addresses staffing requirements pertaining to interior structural firefighting.

THREE YEAR BUDGET TREND:
   

SELECTED FIRE PERFORMANCE/WORKLOAD INDICATORS:
 

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