WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Fire Operations - Department 11525
Department Description/Function
This department handles oversight of all fire and rescue services for the County. The department also provides full-time staffing to nine fire stations and oversees the part-time staffing of the other stations within Washington County. In addition to staffing, the department’s primary mission involves management of programs that are designed to assist volunteer services in the complement of their daily missions. These programs include a county-wide personalized protective equipment program, management of the reserve engine and ambulance fleet, apparatus, and equipment replacement program, etc. The department also oversees inspection and testing programs for hose, ladders, pumps and SCBA. In addition to its responsibilities in those programs, the department will increase its involvement in fire and rescue operations as the system continues to grow.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Develop and implement a hiring process to develop another applicant pool for future staffing needs. Develop an integrated chain-of-command for the Division of Emergency Services and the Washington County Volunteer Fire Rescue Association. Develop policies and procedures to ensure adequate staffing in the Fire and EMS stations within Washington County. Continue analysis of system delivery criteria to methods of enhancing the provision of emergency services. Recommend revised unit dispatching and CAD tracking mechanisms to deploy volunteer units more effectively. Develop and implement a system to evaluate unit response rates and staffing on emergency incidents to determine the need for new or additional staffing. Continue the consolidation of apparatus and equipment to maximize cost and purchasing efficiency.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Received and outfitted three reserve engines and three reserve ambulances for use throughout the County. All units were inspected and exceed the requirement of the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. To date, the units have been used regularly by member companies. Completed Recruit Class 6 which allows the department to add trained personnel to enhance service delivery. Obtained and issued NFPA 1802 to all fire/rescue stations to enhance interoperability to surrounding jurisdictions (National Fire Protection Association standard 1802 was developed to address the specific needs of firefighters ensuring they are safe and reliable in hazardous environments). Procured and received over 125 sets of Personal Protective Clothing for volunteer fire/rescue personnel to ensure compliance with the NFPA standard.
2026 Budget Document
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