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USA <br />Fire Protection and Suppression Functions 2001 <br />I <br />Overall Objectives <br />Bring a level of management to the Department, which a full time chief can provide and provide <br />organizational leadership that fosters service excellence. <br />Consistently deliver quality, affordable fire and life safety services that meet the time sensitive needs <br />– <br />of our citizens and meets fire service standards. <br />Create a professional work environment that meets the needs of an on-call-staffed fire department and <br />– <br />ensures member success and recognizes the contributions of all. <br />Work with the City Administration to insure that the Department is properly trained, equipped, and <br />– <br />staffed to safely meet the defined needs of our citizens. <br />2001 Work Plan <br />The work plan sets out the specific programs we foresee being instrumental in the Fire Protection and <br />Suppression function in achieving its overall objectives. <br />Enhance fire and life safety services through new services that add value to the community. <br />– <br />Plan, innovate and implement the use of new fire and life safety technology that enhances firefighter <br />– <br />safety and service quality. <br />Assess the Department’s preparedness for national accreditation. <br />– <br />To work with City Administration, Council and Community in a facility review and improvement <br />– <br />program. <br /> Programs <br />The following specific programs are expected to be implemented in 2001. <br />Evaluate and design the Department’s service delivery model with the goal of meeting the needs and <br />– <br />standards of the Community. <br />Explore joint efforts with other communities and tire departments that would lead to equal or <br />– <br />improved service but with financial and equipment efficiencies. <br />Design and implement a program to enhance safety by completing pre-incident plans for high hazard <br />– <br />facilities including facility and equipment maintenance. <br />Explore programs of fire safety education for the community and implement where feasible. <br />– <br /> <br />