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City of 1� '� `/�„� Minnesota, USA Fire Protection and Suppression Functions - 2002 Overall Objectives • Bring a level of management to the Department, which a full time chief can provide and provide organizational leadership that fosters service excellence. • Consistently deliver quality, affordable fire and life safety services that meet the time sensitive needs of our citizens and meets fire service standards. • Create a professional work environment that meets the needs of an on- call - staffed fire department and ensures member success and recognizes the contributions of all. • Work with the City Administration to insure that the Department is properly trained, equipped, and staffed to safely meet the defined needs of our citizens. 2002 Work Plan The work plan sets out the specific programs we foresee being instrumental in the Fire Protection and Suppression function in achieving its overall objectives. • Enhance fire and life safety services through new services that add value to the community. • Plan, innovate and implement the use of new fire and life safety technology that enhances firefighter safety and service quality. • Assess the Department's preparedness for national accreditation. • To work with City Administration, Council and Community in a facility review and improvement program. Specific Programs- 2002 The following specific programs are expected to be implemented in 2002. • To implement a service delivery model with the goal of meeting the needs and standards of the Community through the use of a community -based paid -on -call system. • Explore joint efforts with other communities and fire departments that would lead to equal or improved service but with financial and equipment efficiencies. • Design and implement a program to enhance safety by completing pre- incident plans for high hazard facilities including facility and equipment maintenance. • Explore programs of fire safety education for the community and implement where feasible. III -7