FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget Book

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM/ACTIVITY FIRE ADMINISTRATION

MISSION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

As the protector of our citizens, DeSoto Fire Rescue delivers professional and caring emergency services in a safe and consistent manner. This is accomplished by a dedicated and highly trained workforce that is properly equipped, staffed, and prepared to meet the mission. Fire Administration will provide the vision, leadership, and stewardship to maximize resources and internal/external customer service delivery.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

* Deliver high quality fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical service delivery. * Inspect and validate fire hydrants are serviceable and in good working order.

* Reduce turn out and response times on emergency responses. * Perform life/safety company inspections on commercial properties.

* Professionally develop and train personnel utilizing internal and external resources. * Participate as a regional partner in emergency services delivery and training.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/SERVICE LEVELS

Actual FY2021

Actual FY2022

Actual FY2023

FY 2024 Target

Quantifiable Factor(s)

Activity Demand/Workload 1. Number of calls for service-combined

10,915

11,287

11,596 11,500

2. Number of emergency fire calls for service-DeSoto 3. Number of medical emergency calls for service-DeSoto

1,689 7,600 2,185

2,167 8,125 1,546

2,266 8,223 1,644

2,200 8,500 1,500

4. Number of active fire hydrants serviced

5. Number of annual company standard performance drills

5

10

3

10

Efficiency/Effectiveness Measures M&O budget per capita M&O Budget % of General Fund Budget

$ 173.58 $ 177.29 $ 206.73 $ 195.96 20.03% 17.80% 20.60% 20.33% 92.8% 89.25% 86.00% 90.0%

1. Turnout Time-95 seconds 90% of the time Fire/EMS combined (per CPSE Standard) 2. DTA time-402 seconds 90% of the time Emergency Fire Response: Average Arrival time on Scene 6: 42 3. DTA Time-392 seconds 90% of the time Emergency Medical response: Average Arrival Time On Scene 6:32 4. Percentage of active fire hydrants serviced during the year

5:17

85%

5:39

6:42

5:37

88%

5:34

6:32

100% 100% 75% 100%

5. Percentage of 1st time pass of company standard performance drill

100% 100% N/A

100%

ToC

166

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