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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 through 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
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Administration
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07/08 07/08 08/09 PROPOSED BUDGET
AMENDED PROJECTED NEW % CHANGE
BUDGET ACTUAL BASE PROGRAMS TOTAL (PROJ. ACTUAL)
General Fund
Administration 823,983 822,413 950,002 950,002 15.5%
Fire Operations 4,895,153 4,646,070 5,954,616 5,954,616 28.2%
total General Fund 5,719,136 5,468,483 6,904,618 6,904,618 26.3%
Special Revenue Funds
Fire Billing SRF*127,705 127,705 -100.0%
total Special Rev. Funds 127,705 127,705 -100.0%
Division Total 5,846,841 5,596,188 6,904,618 6,904,618 23.4%
*Fire Billing Fund collapsed into General Fund.
PERSONNEL
SUMMARY
PERSONNEL OPERATING CAPITAL TOTAL (FTE's)
General Fund
Administration 513,347 436,655 950,002 6
Fire Operations 5,249,565 635,051 70,000 5,954,616 72
total General Fund 5,762,912 1,071,706 70,000 6,904,618 78
Division Total 5,762,912 1,071,706 70,000 6,904,618 78
Uses & Expenses
Fire Services
08/09 PROPOSED BUDGET
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
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.
Provide efficient and effective management of the Fire Department.
Provide a revenue source for equipment, and public fire training and education facility, through the billing for
services program.
Ensure all agreements and records are legally compliant and properly maintained.
Ensure long-range planning for high quality fire services to meet the needs of a growing community.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008
Implemented an inter-local fire services agreement with Emergency Service District (ESD) #8.
Developed a 5 year Strategic Plan that incorporates concerns and service provisions required by ESD #8.
Converted all 800 MHZ radios from analog to digital capacities.
Completed the Fire Station Design Guideline book for new Fire Stations.
Developed a new Rate Schedule and Contract for Billing for Services.
Completed local Insurance Company and Public Notification of Insurance Service Office (ISO) upgrade
effective June 2008.
Completed installation of a VHF Station Paging System in all fire stations.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
Develop a Public Protection Classification improvement plan utilizing Insurance Service Office (ISO)
information and data for possible grading upgrades.
Analyze the need and benefits of an Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Leander.
Review options for a joint fire training facility with Round Rock.
Work with the Williamson County Emergency Services District (ESD) #8 on expanding services in the
Northwest quadrant of the fire service area.
Design Fire Station #5 that will serve the northwest area of the community.
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ADMINISTRATION
06/07
ACTUAL
07/08
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
07/08
FINAL /
ACTUAL
08/09
ADOPTED
09/10
PROPOSED
Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1
Assistant Fire Chief 0 1 1 1 1
Battalion Chief 0 0 1 1 1
Administrative Analyst 1 1 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant III 1 1 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant I 0 1 1 1 1
TOTAL 3 5 6 6 6
WORKLOAD MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 05/06
ACTUAL
FY 06/07
BUDGETED
FY 07/08
PROJECTED
FY 07/08
PROJECTED
FY 08/09
Public presentations 200 210 220 220 220
Annual revenue recovery for
emergency services
$100,157
$62,625
$89,500
$54,486
$75,000
Annual service delivery cost $1,263 $1,345 $1,345 $1,345 $1,133
Annual ESD Contract N/A $663,000 $900,000 $900,000 $1,349,186
Total Population served in the fire
district
56,324
59,629
61,110
65,000
70,272
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
ACTUAL
FY 05/06
ACTUAL
FY 06/07
BUDGETED
FY 07/08
PROJECTED
FY 07/08
PROJECTED
FY 08/09
1. Fire Services cost per capita $101 $106 $110 $110 $120
2 Firefighters per 1,000 population 1.26 1.238 1.35 1.35 1.30
3. ISO Rating* 4 4 4 2 2
*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
07/08 09/10 06/07 07/08 PROJECTED 08/09 ESTIMATED
ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE
252,572 484,441 487,701 Personnel 513,347 514,397
265,730 339,542 334,712 Operations 436,655 436,055
518,302 823,983 822,413 950,002 950,452
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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 2007/2008
Implemented year 1 of a 3 year staffing plan by hiring 6 additional firefighters that will staff Fire Station #5.
Expanded fire training program with the addition of a dedicated training officer.
Evaluated and implemented the Quint-Squad concept and promotions needed to operate a successful
program.
Purchased additional swift water rescue equipment through a Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Grant.
Implemented Residential Knox Box program.
Purchased equipment and supplies to outfit one reserve fire apparatus.
MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
Implement year 2 of a 3 year staffing plan by hiring 6 additional firefighters that will staff Fire Station #5.
Develop specifications for new apparatus (engine) for Fire Station #5.
Evaluate the Quint-Squad concept to identify the operational effectiveness and efficiencies for Fire Station 3
and Williamson County ESD 8.
Conduct a needs assessment and develop specifications for Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and
evaluate SCBA from different manufacturers based on our established evaluation process.
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