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Home My WebLink About07-FireFire 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. 05/06 07/08 04/05 05/06 PROJECTED ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL BASE Fire Administration 406,607 480,818 481,512 515,645 (7.1%)513,577 Fire Operations 3,113,388 3,816,764 3,791,484 4,419,915 (16.6%)4,544,885 Fire Billing for Services SRF 210,326 152,500 197,900 222,762 (12.6%)142,450 Division Total 3,730,321 4,450,082 4,470,896 5,158,322 (15.4%)5,200,912 * Percent change of 06/07 Adopted from 05/06 Projected Actual Fire 06/07 ADOPTED (% Change*) Personnel 80% Operations 20% 515,645 222,762 0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 Fire Billing for Svcs SRF Administration Operations 4,419,915 PERSONNEL SUMMARY 04/05 ACTUAL 05/06 ORIGINAL BUDGET 05/06 FINAL / ACTUAL 06/07 ADOPTED 07/08 ADOPTED Fire Administration 3 3 3 3 3 Fire Operations 51 56 56 60 61 TOTAL 54 59 59 63 64 94 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 contractual service agreements and revenue recovery 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. h Ensure long-range planning for high quality fire services to meet the needs of a growing community. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 • Identified future fire station locations in the east and northwest areas of the City utilizing Fire RMS response history and GIS and Fireview data. • Researched and identified the response levels, service delivery options, and records management needs of the Williamson County ESD #8 for the fire protection agreement with the City. • Completed an Insurance Services Office review of fire protection services, water supplies, and dispatch services for a potential reduction in our Public Protection Classification. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 • Develop a request for proposal (RFP) to select the revenue recovery vendor for the emergency services • billing contract. • Develop a service plan of needs assessment utilizing information obtained from Insurance Service • Office (ISO) February 2006 survey. • Implement the mobile Pre Plan analysis program for field data collections of hazardous material, utility and alarm system locations and foot prints of buildings to provide readily available in the apparatus and stations. • Conduct a Fire Service benchmark survey to evaluate service needs and strategic plans. • Develop plan for locating future fire station. (Policy 7/Priority G) • Implement interlocal fire services agreement with Emergency Service District #8. (Policy 7/Priority E) FIRE SERVICES COST PER CAPITA $0 $25 $50 $75 $100 $125 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 *06/07 *Projected 95 ADMINISTRATION 04/05 ACTUAL 05/06 ORIGINAL BUDGET 05/06 FINAL / ACTUAL 06/07 ADOPTED 07/08 PROPOSED Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1 Administrative Analyst 1 1 1 1 1 Administrative Assistant III 1 1 1 1 1 TOTAL 3 3 3 3 3 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 03/04 ACTUAL FY 04/05 BUDGETED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 06/07 1. Public presentations 206 170 200 210 275 2. Annual revenue recovery for emergency services $77,585 $95,388 $100,157 $78,024 $81,925 3. Annual service delivery cost $1,223 $1,079 $1,100 $1,258 $1,359 4. # of open records requests 51 44 30 43 50 5. Total Population served in the fire district 53,275 56,324 59,629 61,110 65,000 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 03/04 ACTUAL FY 04/05 BUDGETED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 06/07 1. Fire Services cost per capita $93 $93 $101 $106 $111 2 Firefighters per 1,000 population 1.27 1.3 1.26 1.41 1.37 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: 05/06 07/08 04/05 05/06 PROJECTED 06/07 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 216,426 234,625 235,319 Personnel 246,166 253,862 190,181 246,193 246,193 Operations 269,479 259,715 406,607 480,818 481,512 515,645 513,577 96 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 2005/2006 • Completed the upgrade of the Knox Box key security system to allow electronic monitoring for accessibility and security in Fire apparatus. • Replaced one hydraulic rescue tool set to improve equipment reliability on emergency scenes. • Applied for the 2006 Assistance to Firefighter grant to purchase an integrated communication system for Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to provide efficient communications on emergency scenes. • Implemented year 2 of the 3 year staffing plan by hiring 5 additional firefighters for relief staffing. • Placed in service the new 2006 Quint apparatus at Fire Station 4. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 • Open the new Fire Station #1, which will replace the existing downtown station. • Implement year 3 of the staffing plan by hiring 5 additional firefighters for relief staffing. (Policy 7/Priority D) • Implement a residential Knox Box program. • Begin design of a new Fire Station for expanded areas of Sun City and future connected developments ensuring floor plan functionality and adequate space for personnel, apparatus and equipment. • Purchase equipment and supplies to fully outfit one reserve fire apparatus. • Evaluate the need to upgrade the replacement Quint to a 100 ft. platform. • Evaluate the Quint-Squad concept to identify the operational effectiveness and efficiencies. FIRE CALLS FOR SERVICE 3,341 3,435 3,540 3,600 4,000 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 *06/07 *Projected 97 OPERATIONS 04/05 ACTUAL 05/06 ORIGINAL BUDGET 05/06 FINAL / ACTUAL 06/07 ADOPTED 07/08 PROPOSED Assistant Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1 Captain 3 3 3 3 3 Lieutenant 12 12 12 12 12 Apparatus Operator 12 12 12 12 12 Firefighter 23 28 28 32 33 TOTAL 51 56 56 60 61 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 03/04 ACTUAL FY 04/05 BUDGETED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 06/07 1. Alarm incidents 3,435 3,321 3,492 3,540 4,130 2. Fires 147 187 134 150 196 3. Rescue and Medical emergencies 1,617 1,655 1,899 1,900 2,009 4. Hrs. of Professional Development and Continuing Education 5. # of hydrants tested and painted 10,400 1,100 10,400 1,300 5,500 1,200 10,000 1,400 10,400 1,600 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 03/04 ACTUAL FY 04/05 BUDGETED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 05/06 PROJECTED FY 06/07 1. % of structure fires not contained to the room of origin 43% 37% 20% 50% 20% 2. % of rescue and medical emergencies with a 5 minute or under response time (in city) 47% 53% 42% 42% 45% 3. % of rescue and medical emergencies with a 5 minute or under response time (outside city) 27% 22% 24% 24% 25% 4. % of fire incidents with a 5 minute or under response time(in city) 41% 43% 38% 38% 40% 5. % of fire incidents with a 5 minute or under response time(outside city) 6. % of ISO training met 5% 45% 5% 45% 9% 45% 9% 50% 10% 50% DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES: Operational costs increase in 2006/07 with the relocation of Fire Station I to new facility, as well as, additional staffing and compensation upgrades. 05/06 07/08 04/05 05/06 PROJECTED 06/07 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 2,706,278 3,337,881 3,312,601 Personnel 3,894,332 4,041,302 407,110 463,883 463,883 Operations 509,183 499,483 15,000 15,000 Capital 16,400 4,100 3,113,388 3,816,764 3,791,484 4,419,915 4,544,885