LAREDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL BUDGET PRESENTATION

FY 15-16

FIRE ADMINISTRATION CENTER Houses all respective department divisions

Administrative Chiefs Fire Prevention and ArsonEMS Operations Fire SuppressionEMS Training Fire TrainingFinance Information and Technology

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT

The Laredo Fire Department overtime for FY 14/15 is down 53% compared to the same time last year.

FY 13/14 experienced a 30% decrease in overtime. The decrease in overtime is directly attributed to the implementation of a five year plan in 2009 addressing unfilled positions, projected retirees, academy retention rates and fire personnel being utilized in civilian capacities.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT The Laredo Fire Department partnered with local

hospitals to implement a 12 Lead EKG telemetry program. Telemetry is a wireless software that allows ambulance paramedics at the scene to transmit irregular heart rhythms to the receiving hospital through a 12 lead EKG.

Hospitals receiving this information are able to activate specialized teams to address heart attack patients immediately upon arrival. Doctors can also provide medical direction to the paramedics in advance of arrival.

Mortality rates are reduced with the earliest possible identification and correction of irregular heart rhythms.

2014-2016 FIRE ACADEMY (Current)Start: October 1, 2014 Completion: August 2016

Fire Cadets will be trained in the following disciplines:• Fire Suppression/Rescue• Hazardous Material Technician (Haz-Mat)• Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)• National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P)

2016-2017 FIRE ACADEMY (scheduled)

Start: January, 2016 Completion: November 2017

Selection Process:• Civil Service Fire Entrance exam administered March 2015• 607 candidates took the exam. 70% passing score required• 308 candidates passed the exam. 51% passing rate• Selection process ongoing. 27 cadets scheduled for hire

FIRE TRAINING CENTER

• Laredo Fire Academy• Live Fire Training• Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)

EMS RESPONSES

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FIRE RESPONSES

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EMS ASSIST - FIRE RESPONSES

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FIRE INSPECTIONSActual Estimated Proposed

FIRE INVESTIGATIONS

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PLAT / PLAN REVIEWSActual Estimated Proposed

FIRE PERSONNEL

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CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

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PROPOSED BUDGET CAPITAL OUTLAY

EMS• AMBULANCE 2

FIRE SUPPRESSION• AERIAL FIRE TRUCK 1

ON BEHALF OF THE LAREDO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Thank You