Fire-Rescue

2025 Budget

2025 Budget:

$33,951,993

142.0 FTE

Department Overview:

The Boulder Fire-Rescue Department protects lives and property from harm through effective risk reduction, emergency response, and recovery assistance.

Summary of 2025 Budget Enhancements:

1) $250,000 in one-time support to continue the department's Wellness-Fitness Initiative.

2) $30,200 to support an increase in snow removal expenses.

3) $100,000 in one-time support to continue the department's workforce development.

4) $29,000 to support the regional initiative of a Closest Unit Dispatch model.

Department Programs:

Operating Budget (FY2023-2025)

Expenditure by Program

Program Overview

Office of the Chief

The Office of the Chief program within the Fire-Rescue Department comprises the Administrative Office of the Chief, Business Services, Workplace Development, Strategic Development & Data Analytics, and External Relationships & Contracts subprogram areas.

Administration

The Administration program (formerly Support Services) provides support and training for the department, including personnel management, accounting, budget, basic payroll, purchasing and general management of the department. The Support Services program comprises Facilities, Fleet, Internal Services, Occupational Health, Safety Equipment, Supplies Equipment, Technology, and Training subprogram areas.

Emergency Operations

The Emergency Operations program provides a full range of emergency response services as noted in the City Charter, Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and Fire-Rescue Strategic Plan. These services are carried out by Emergency Operations personnel stationed at eight strategically located fire stations throughout the city. In addition, several emergency response contracts with cooperative entities ensure resiliency and cost-effective service provision.