2013–2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET - the City of Tukwila

2013–2014 Biennial Budget City of Tukwila, WashingtonGoals & AccomplishmentsDEPARTMENT: Fire (11) - Suppression DIVISION: 522.200FUND: General FUND NUMBER: 000RESPONSIBLE MANAGER: Chief Nick OlivasPOSITION: Fire ChiefDescriptionThe primary responsibility of the Suppression Division of the Fire Department is to execute thenumerous daily field operations that occur within the City and its extended mutual aid response area.Categorically, these operations are most frequently considered to be emergency or non-emergency.Responses to emergencies include, but are not limited to, fire, medical aid, transportation accidents,property damage, operations level hazardous materials and rescues. The division also supports otherfire operations such as specialized/technical rescue response, technical hazardous materials response,training, fire prevention, public education, public relations, and business inspections. The divisionengages in continuous and ongoing training in area of responsibility.2011-2012 Accomplishments♦ Tested all fire hoses, apparatus, pumps, and ladders to meet manufacturer’s specifications.♦ Participated in public relations and education events.2013-2014 Program Goals♦ Complete all assigned company level inspections.♦ Continue to consolidate department inventory into new programming.♦ Complete assigned annual equipment testing and certifications as required by NFPA.♦ Complete assigned annual training and certification of personnel as required by NFPA and WAC.♦ Continue emphasis on internal and external customer service.♦ Continue cooperative and collaborative efforts with city departments and external partnerships.♦ Continue Blue Card Incident Command Training to include ongoing re-certifications for membershaving completed the initial course, and to include the initial enrollment of all acting captains.♦ Continue emphasis on firefighter safety through the use of policy, procedure, committee, feedback,and training.Page 200