Accomplishments

Staff:

• Added 2 new FT Fire Equipment Operators
• Completed the training of 6 new paid on call firefighters

Administration:

• Began using OpenGov (purchasing, 2023 budget prep)
• Began using CitizenServices (Rental Licenses, Fire Protection Systems, Nuisance Complaints)
• Implemented a system (in GIS) to allow fire staff to document pre-plan information for various businesses in our community

Training:

• updated and implemented a training program / onboarding program for new FT firefighters
• Hosted a National Fire Academy Safety Officer Class

Safety:

• Reorganized the system we use for manage our Safety Data Sheets to make it more usable for employees
• Began updating the Cities Safety Manual
• Publish a monthly Safety Topic from the Safety Committee to all employees.

Emergency Management:

• Co-hosted a table top HAZMAT drill at a local business with multiple response agencies.

Goals

• Add a Fire Marshal
• Increase our technical rescue capabilities through training
• Emergency Management - Assist the County in updating the All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Have all FT firefighters state certified as Fire Inspector I
• Roll out department policy and procedures