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DIVISION PROFILE
STAFFING PLAN
FY 2026-27 BUDGET PRIORITIES
Prevention 702
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Total Positions 1 1 1
Position Title FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27
Deputy Fire Chief 1 1 1
The Fire Department is responsible for protecting lives, property, and the environment from fire and other emergencies. 
The department operates two 24/7 fire stations, has an ISO fire rating of 2, and consists of three divisions: the
Administration Division, Prevention Division, and Suppression Division. 
The Prevention Division conducts pre-fire planning reviews and inspections of new and existing structures, maintains
mutual aid agreements, investigates fire causes, and conducts various community outreach programs.
• Fleet management expenses include $6,500 to transfer funds from this Division to the Fleet Management Fund
for the future acquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment.
• Public relations expenses include $10,000 for fire prevention literature, fire safety hats and wristbands, holiday
New Fire Tower Training Facility
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