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ADDITIONAL POSITIONS FOR FIRE RESCUE IN FY19
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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The Fire Rescue Department (FRD) has evolved substantially over the past fifteen years. Through this evolution it has become apparent that to address current demands, there is a need for two additional positions to enhance administration of operations: Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Rescue Records Management Coordinator. The Fire Chief has been performing these tasks using existing personnel and contracted services. Converting these functions into two distinct positions is in the best interest of the organization and operations.
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DEPARTMENT: Administration
PREPARED BY: Name: Taryn G. Kryzda
Title: County Administrator
REQUESTED BY: William A. Schobel, Fire Rescue Chief
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Fire Rescue Operations have evolved over time. When the department was first formed it was comprised of either Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Firefighters. Today, given the change and severity in calls, the duties have been combined and there are Firefighter Paramedics and Firefighter EMTs, along with Captains and Battalion Commanders, with an emphasis primarily on the medical aspect. Due to the current operations, the department is requesting two additional positions: Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Rescue Records Management Coordinator.
Deputy Fire Chief
Looking back to 2004, what is currently referred to as the Fire Rescue Department was then named the Emergency Services Department with similar separate divisions as there are now (Emergency Management, Nuclear Planning, Fire Rescue Communications, Ocean Rescue, Fire Prevention, Fire Rescue Administration, Fire Rescue Operations, Fleet Services & Logistics and Special Operations). The one division that was in the department in 2004 that is no longer reflected in the current organization was Emergency Services Department Administration. I...
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