2009 Fire Department Goals

1. Assist in planning and identifying fire service delivery requirements related to growth:
   • Participate in airport and UGA Planning processes and updates.
   • Identify fire service delivery impacts and operations enhancements required to maintain service levels.
   • Create response time GIS models for potential new fire station sites as required.
   • Determine and potentially implement cost recovery options related to fire permitting services. (Council Goal 7)
2. Continue to support countywide emergency radio system improvements and interoperability. (Council Goal 7)
3. Secure funding to replace the Fire Belle (fireboat) and upgrade the boathouse. (CG 7)
4. Participate in the coordination and support of the 2009-2010 Vancouver Olympics Security planning effort. (Council Goal 7)
5. Address achieving cost recovery for fire inspections in businesses in a comprehensive approach with a program to be introduced to Council early in 2009.
6. Foster business disaster continuity plan for City and local businesses. (Council Goal 7)
7. Complete one paramedic training class for six medic students. (Council Goal 7)

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