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This Division is comprised of two departments, Administration and Operations. These two departments have an
interdependent working relationship to accomplish specific objectives. The broad goal of the division is to protect life
and property, and provide for efficient customer service. This is accomplished by the ability of a team organization to
deliver a variety of services to the public. The Division also created a billing special revenue fund to account for
service reimbursements in which the proceeds are used for fire equipment only. Internal programs and procedures
are designed to support activities and standards necessary to ensure quality service, legal compliance, and fiscal
accountability.
Divisional operations are funded within the General Fund.
Fire
Operations
Page 100
Administration
Page 98
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Fire
04/05 06/07
03/04 04/05 PROJECTED ESTIMATED
ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BASE
Fire Administration 416,366 411,346 411,303 477,986 (16.2%)477,103
Fire Operations 2,844,036 3,244,802 3,206,991 3,801,880 (18.5%)4,148,561
Fire Billing for Services SRF 164,537 313,092 308,246 157,500 (-48.9%)157,500
Division Total 3,424,939 3,969,240 3,926,540 4,437,366 (13.0%)4,783,164
* Percent change of 05/06 Adopted from 04/05 Projected Actual
05/06
ADOPTED
(% Change*)
Personnel
83%
Operations
17%
03/04 04/05 04/05 06/07
FINAL / ORIGINAL FINAL / PROJECTED
PERSONNEL SUMMARY ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL
Fire Administration 3 3 3 3
Fire Operations 46 51 51 61
T o t a l ( F T / P T ) 4 95 45 4 6 459
3
56
05/06
ADOPTED
157,500
477,986
3,801,880
0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
Fire Billing for Svcs
SRF
Administration
Operations
98
Fire
Administration
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Fire Administration ensures that quality service is provided to the
community by directing and supporting all divisions in Fire. Direction is
provided through an emphasis on open communication and participation
from all levels in the decision making process, which ensures proper
planning, coordination and oversight of activities, including the revenue
collection program.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS
h Ensure a continuous and progressive environment that facilitates the acquisition, development, and
monitoring of knowledge and skills necessary to enable the Fire Department to safely provide the best
possible services.
h Provide efficient and effective management of the Fire Department.
h Provide a revenue source for apparatus, equipment, and public fire training and education facility, through the
billing for services program, minimizing financial impact on the General Fund.
h Ensure all agreements and records are legally compliant and properly maintained.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005
• Provided information and data for the formal adoption of the Emergency Service District (ESD) #8 to provide
operating revenue for Georgetown rural fire protection area.
• Received funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant for homeland security in
conjunction with the Police Department for the purchase of mobile computers installed in the primary response
Fire apparatus located at each Fire Station.
• Evaluated response criteria and data in which identified needed changes in dispatch procedures and improved
the resource management by reorganizing Fire apparatus responses and move up plans.
• Reviewed, notified, and updated Fire’s emergency contact and Knox-Box Key Security System occupancy
information.
• Identified and implemented a unified numbering system for all City fire hydrants with Georgetown Utilities
System’s Information Manager and Community Development’s Graph Interface System (GIS) Team.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006
• Identify strategic locations for future fire stations in the east and northwest areas of the City.
• Research and identify the response levels, service delivery options, and records management needs of the
Williamson County ESD #8 for the future contract for fire protection with the City.
• Complete an Insurance Services Office review of fire protection services, water supplies, and dispatch services
for a potential reduction in our Public Protection Classification.
ADMINISTRATION
03/04
ACTUAL
04/05
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
04/05
FINAL /
ACTUAL
05/06
ADOPTED
06/07
PROJECTED
Fire Chief
Public Safety Systems Analyst
Administrative Assistant
Total
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
FIRE SERVICES COST PER CAPITA
$0
$25
$50
$75
$100
$125
$150
02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06*
*Projected
99
WORKLOAD MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 02/03
ACTUAL
FY 03/04
BUDGETED
FY 04/05
PROJECTED
FY 04/05
PROPOSED
FY 05/06
1. Public presentations 193 206 170 100 275
2. # of invoices for billing for services 504 584 600 558 600
3. # of open records requests 51 51 44 50 43
4. # of policy revisions and new
policies written and implemented
25
10
32
23
15
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 02/03
ACTUAL
FY 03/04
BUDGETED
FY 04/05
PROJECTED
FY 04/05
PROPOSED
FY 05/06
1. Fire Services cost per capita $88 $93 $93 $101 $106
2 Firefighters per 1,000 population 1.23 1.27 1.3 1.26 1.41
3. ISO Rating* 4 4 4 4 4
*ISO (Insurance Services Office) is a company that rates Fire Departments nationwide on their ability and resources to fight fires. The rating is
on a 1 to10 scale, 1 being the best possible rating, 10 being the worst. The insurance industry uses these ratings to determine homeowner’s
insurance rates.
DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND
MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES:
04/05 06/07
03/04 04/05 PROJECTED 05/06 ESTIMATED
ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE
230,791 221,937 221,927 Personnel 231,793 231,793
185,575 189,409 189,376 Operations 246,193 245,310
416,366 411,346 411,303 477,986 477,103
100
FIRE CALLS FOR SERVICE
3,341 3,435 3,540 3,600
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06*
*Projected
Fire
Fire Operations
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Fire Operations provides the fire fighting, rescue, medical response and
haz-mat forces and resources necessary for emergency incident
response to anyone within the service area in order to save lives and
minimize property damage. Fire Operations also provides for training,
professional development, safety, and communications. Firefighters are
informed of the latest health and safety issues and receive mandated
training by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Texas Department
of Health, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ensuring
that the requirements for the Insurance Service Office rating system are
met.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS
• Maintain an operational readiness level that will meet the emergency demands of the community.
• Provide firefighting forces and resources necessary to execute quick, effective, skillful, and caring responses to
emergency situations.
• Provide high quality, first responder service as part of an integrated emergency medical care system.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, well-trained and high performing workforce.
• Ensure the fire protection needs of the community are efficiently delivered through fire station design and
placement, apparatus type and response and staff performance and capabilities.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005
• Designed a new Fire Station 1 that ensured floor plan functionality and adequate space for personnel,
apparatus, and equipment.
• Purchased tactical body armor vest for protecting on-duty personnel utilizing grant funding from Homeland
Security.
• Reviewed annual fire hydrant testing and maintenance program and implemented a monthly quota for all fire
stations and shifts.
• Conducted a Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Certified Driver/Operator course for current and future
drivers.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006
• Apply for grant funding for the national standard candidate physical ability testing (CPAT) program.
• Design a comprehensive master plan for a fire training facility.
• Upgrade the Knox Box key security system to allow electronic monitoring for accessibility and security in Fire
apparatus.
• Replace the hydraulic rescue tool sets to improve equipment reliability on emergency scenes.
• Purchase an integrated communication system for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to provide
efficient communications on emergency scenes.
• Implement year 2 of 3 year staffing plan by hiring 5 additional firefighters for relief staffing.
OPERATIONS
03/04
ACTUAL
04/05
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
04/05
FINAL /
ACTUAL
05/06
ADOPTED
06/07
PROJECTED
Assistant Operations Chief / 911 Addressing
Captain
Lieutenant
Apparatus Operator
Firefighter
Total
1
3
12
12
18
46
1
3
12
12
23
51
1
3
12
12
23
51
1
3
12
12
28
56
1
3
12
12
33*
61
101
WORKLOAD MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 02/03
ACTUAL
FY 03/04
BUDGETED
FY 04/05
PROJECTED
FY 04/05
PROPOSED
FY 05/06
1. Alarm incidents 3,341 3,435 3,540 3,540 3,600
2. Fires 187 147 164 164 164
3. Rescue and Medical emergencies 1,655 1,617 1,852 1,600 1,700
4. Hrs. of Professional Development
and Continuing Education
10,434
10,400
5,500
10,000
10,400
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 02/03
ACTUAL
FY 03/04
BUDGETED
FY 04/05
PROJECTED
FY 04/05
PROPOSED
FY 05/06
1. % of structure fires not contained
to the room of origin
69% 43% 73% 43% 50%
2. % of rescue and medical
emergencies with a 5 minute or
under response time
65% 66% 48% 72% 67%
3. # of fire hydrants tested and
painted
1,100 1,100 1,300 1,200 1,200
4. % of emergency incidents with a 5
minute or under response time
46% 60% 50% 67% 67%
5. % of ISO training met 45 % 45% 45% 45% 50%
DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND
MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES:
*2006/07 includes Year 3 of staffing plan.
04/05 06/07
03/04 04/05 PROJECTED 05/06 ESTIMATED
ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE
2,496,551 2,835,756 2,793,989 Personnel 3,322,997 3,689,656
347,485 409,046 413,002 Operations 463,883 458,905
Capital 15,000
2,844,036 3,244,802 3,206,991 3,801,880 4,148,561
*