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2013–2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET - the City of Tukwila

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2013–2014 Biennial Budget <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tukwila</strong>, WashingtonGoals & AccomplishmentsDEPARTMENT: Fire (11) – Fire Prevention DIVISION: 522.300FUND: General FUND NUMBER: 000RESPONSIBLE MANAGER: Chief Nick OlivasPOSITION: Fire ChiefDescriptionThe mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fire Department includes fire prevention. In fact, a substantial amount <strong>of</strong> time isrequired from training and suppression in order to make a fire prevention program work. The FirePrevention Bureau is responsible for enforcing <strong>the</strong> provisions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>City</strong> Ordinances and InternationalFire Code, which is accomplished through commercial occupancy surveys, administration <strong>of</strong> FireDepartment permits, investigation <strong>of</strong> fires, code enforcement and accountability for <strong>the</strong>se activities.Ano<strong>the</strong>r important goal is education <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> public and business owners in order to prevent fires andsafety emergencies from occurring.2011-2012 Accomplishments♦ Maintained timely plan review and inspections for our customers.♦ Reviewed inspection program for accuracy and efficiency or resources.♦ Provided public education.♦ Restarted program to convert fire protection plans to compact disc storage media.2013–2014 Program Goals♦ Provide updated 2012 fire code training for suppression crews. The new 2012 fire code will takeeffect in July <strong>of</strong> 2013, so we will work with <strong>the</strong> training division to provide updated training for <strong>the</strong>fire suppression crews.♦ Continue to work with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Tukwila</strong> Police Chief or King County Sheriff’s Office to obtain FireMarshal commissions for <strong>Tukwila</strong> fire investigators. This is a key component to participating in<strong>the</strong> regional fire investigation group.♦ Pursue <strong>the</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> a full-time fire investigator’s position within <strong>the</strong> fire investigation task forcewith <strong>the</strong> Kent Regional Fire Authority and Valley Regional Fire Authority.♦ Resume project to convert fire protection plans to compact disc storage media if <strong>the</strong> budget allows.♦ Continue to maintain timely plan review and inspections for our customers. Currently, we arescheduling inspections at least 7 to 10 days out from <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> request.♦ Improve communications with <strong>the</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Community Development.♦ Work with <strong>the</strong> Building Division on dealing with <strong>the</strong> large number <strong>of</strong> abandoned buildingswithin <strong>Tukwila</strong>.Page 203

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