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C I T Y O F P A S A D E N A

F I R E

Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal(1.00)

— Prevention Services

— Fire Investigation

— Environmental

Services

— Management

Analysis

— Disaster

Preparedness

— Finance Services

— Accreditation

— Fire & Rescue

Services

— Emergency Medical

Services

— Training & Safety

Services

— Professional

Standards

and Performance

— Special Operations

— Logistics

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C I T Y O F P A S A D E N AF I R E

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Pasadena Fire Department is to provide

protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of

fires, medical emergencies, and hazards; we engage the

community in our mission through progressive community

outreach.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Department functions under the delegated authority of the Fire

Chief within two Bureaus: Fire Prevention and Administration, and

Fire Operations, to fulfill its mission, goals, and objectives.

FIRE PREVENTION AND ADMINISTRATION BUREAU

Fire Administration Division

The mission of Fire Administration is to provide leadership and

vision for the Department that is consistent with City Council

policies and community expectations; support the success of our

members by budgeting for training opportunities and state-of-the-

art equipment; and provide leadership in city-wide emergency

management. Fire Administration supports the Department’s efforts

to maintain a safe community and contribute to an improved quality

of life by providing innovative and progressive public safety

services. By engaging the community in our mission through open

and continuous community outreach, the Department seeks to

ensure that services be industry-leading and relevant to the needs

of residents, visitors, and businesses in the community. By

applying the core values of Accountability, Integrity and Flexibility,

the Department helps lead Pasadena towards a safer, more secure

and prosperous community for the future.

Fire Administration’s overall responsibilities include management of

fiscal affairs, personnel, emergencies, and disaster services. The

Division is responsible for agenda reports, training records,

budgeting, procurement, payroll, information technology

management, personnel actions, grants, strategic planning, and

administrative oversight of the Verdugo Fire Communications

Center. Fire Administration also strives to foster and maintain

relationships and partnerships with other City departments,

community groups, professional organizations, neighboring

jurisdictions, and other government agencies in ways that

contribute to the best possible service delivery to our customers.

Fire Prevention Division

Fire Prevention strives to reduce risks and losses associated with

fires, burns, and environmental hazards. This Division uses a

customer-centered approach to public education, plan review, code

development, and inspection, which is designed to prevent harm to

our community. In addition, Fire Prevention provides technical

assistance to other City Department staff members for items

related to the Fire Codes. Safety and prevention is accomplished

through plan review, inspections, hazardous vegetation mitigation,

monitoring and regulating the storage and use of hazardous

materials, code development, public education, fire investigation,

and enforcement.

FIRE OPERATIONS BUREAU

The Fire Operations Bureau maintains a constant state of

readiness to respond to all requests for services through training,

maintenance of equipment, and a desire to serve our community.

The Department is an ‘all-risk” fire department providing the

community with services that include fire suppression, emergency

medical services (EMS), technical rescue, and first-responder

hazardous materials response. The Operations Bureau responds

to all natural and man-made emergencies, including fire, medical,

flood, earthquake, hazardous materials, extrication, and non-

emergency public assistance incidents. The Operations Bureau

includes divisions of emergency medical services and training.

The Operations Bureau concentrates on the most traditional

elements of the Department’s mission, in that Operations is

responsible for all duties related to responding to emergencies.

While maintaining constant readiness for fire and other emergency

responses, this Bureau provides 24-hour EMS including

transportation of the sick and injured to medical facilities as

necessary. This service is provided through the maintenance of a

paramedic program; emergency medical technician program, in-

service medical training, planning, staffing, and operation of EMS

coverage for special events; custody of records and billing; field

training services for emergency medical technician students and



Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICN); and coordination of a

citizens’ volunteer EMS Reserve Unit (EMSR).

Fire Operations provides fire protection services with the capability

of mitigating fire incidents within structures, vehicles, vegetation,

and the wildland-urban interface zone. Depending on the risk, type,

and location of the incident, resources can be dispatched from

among the Department’s eight engines, two trucks, five rescue

ambulances (RAs), and Battalion Chief. Cross staffing provides a

Type 1 Heavy Urban Search and Rescue, water tender, brush

patrol, strike team command vehicle, and rescue support vehicle.

The Department has four reserve engines, one reserve truck, six

reserve rescue ambulances, and one reserve command vehicle.

Emergency Medical Services are also provided to the community

with the five RAs staffed with two Advanced Life Support (ALS)

firefighter paramedics, a paramedic on each of the eight ALS

engine companies, and two basic life support truck companies. The

Department also has the capability to staff two ALS rescue carts,

two-person bike teams consisting of a Paramedic and Emergency

Medical Technician (EMT), and other combinations as necessary.

These units are equipped to meet the standards set forth by the

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Emergency

Medical Services Agency (EMSA). The EMS Division also

provides six reserve RAs available for immediate use during

special events and is the liaison for State and local EMSA Base

Station and local reserve receiving facilities. The

Department’s EMSR program exists to augment emergency

medical and disaster services with certified EMT volunteers.

EMSRs may also operate as a third-person on the RAs and help

provide medical services at large public events.

The Fire Operations Bureau’s functions also include fire prevention,

hazard abatement services, pre-fire planning, public education, and

in-service training. Logistical support is provided in the areas of

facility maintenance, communications, equipment maintenance,

and apparatus replacement and maintenance. The Operations

Bureau also administers Fire Department training, educational

activities, and addresses issues related to personnel safety.

DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIP TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS

Ensure Public Safety

The Department directly supports the City Council’s goal of

ensuring public safety through its efforts to protect life and preserve

property by providing exceptional emergency medical care,

superior fire protection, responsive code enforcement, and quality

customer-centered public education. The Department continues to

focus on community participation in prevention and education

efforts.

FISCAL YEAR 2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Department is honored to be one of only 32 of the 30,052 fire

departments in the United States that are both Insurance Services

Office (ISO) Class 1 and Accredited by the Center of Public Safety

Excellence’s (CPSE) Commission on Fire Accreditation

International (CFAI). In the State of California only three fire

departments have achieved both distinguished results. (August

2015).

The following depict some of the major accomplishments during

Fiscal Year 2016:

• Responded to 18,862 incidents in CY 2015 (3,228 Fire; 14,792

Medical; 727 Service; 115 Other). There was a 5.3% increase

in incident volume from CY2014.

• Accredited Agency Status presented on August 26th, 2015 at

CFAI Commission Hearing after an extensive process.

• The Department attained ISO Class 1 Public Protection

Classification rating. The Class 1 rating is the highest possible

given to any fire department nationwide; ISO information

generally offers lower premiums in local business and

residential property insurance rates.

• Completed two Fire Stations with drought tolerant landscaping.

• Obtained a Homeland Security grant for UASI Urban Area

Securities Initiative for replacement of hydraulic tools, structural

collapse, rescue, and earthquake preparedness training.



• Utilized a Homeland Security grant UASI 2014 to replace

personnel protective equipment and respiratory

protection needed in victim rescue during brushfires.

• Graduated eight Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics.

• Participated in the Regional Task Force 4 Mobile Exercises.

• Completed two 21-hour CERT courses.

• Returned the fifth Rescue Ambulance to service at Station 33.

• Took delivery of two new ambulances.

• Received State of California approval of the City’s new

Emergency Operations Plan, designed to provide a framework

for the City’s response to man-made or natural disasters.

• Responded as part of the state-wide wildland response program

to fight fires in Lower Lake, located in Northern California

• Completed annual testing of hydraulic rescue tools, apparatus

pumps, ladders, and hose.

• Responded to Honor Guard and bag piper requests.

• Completed the Infectious Disease Plan.

• Completed Los Angeles County Department of Health

Services, Emergency Medical Service audit, the EMS system

was approved.

• Completed training for Paramedicine pilot program.

• Completed EMS coverage for the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl,

and other special events.

• Completed training for EBOLA response.

• Completed new recruit academy and lateral academy.

• Trained 18 probationary firefighters.

• Completed Mass Casualty and Active Shooter training.

• Completed Fire Ground Survival Training for all personnel.

• Completed 248 hours of EMS continuing education.

• Completed Smart Classroom at Station 33.

• Completed electrical layout for new SCBA compressor.

• Completed painting of exterior garage at Station 36.

• Worked collaboratively with DoIT to implement the Electronic

Inspection System.

• Delivered Solar Panel training to the Operations Bureau.

• Delivered fire prevention inspection training to the Operations

Bureau.

• Conducted several Community Information Meetings with focus

on fire prevention inspections.

• Formed a work-group to improve the accuracy of data on fire

hydrant location, maintenance, and reporting.

• Applied over 10,000 gallons of fire retardant in wild fire prone

areas.

• Conducted over 1,000 public education events.

• Coordinated the Hazardous Vegetation Mitigation Program and

inspected over 3,900 properties.

• Participated with the CRASH team and other departments to

manage non-compliant and nuisance properties.

FISCAL YEAR 2017 ADOPTED BUDGET

The FY 2017 Adopted Budget of $44,641,770 is $997,751 or 2

percent higher than the FY 2016 Revised Budget.

General Fund:

The FY 2017 Adopted General Fund Budget of $43,767,956 is

$1,724,237 or 4 percent higher than the FY 2016 Revised Budget.

The increase is largely the result of contractual increases in

salaries and other non-discretionary increases in personnel.

Services and Supplies remain unchanged. Equipment costs also

remain unchanged. Internal service charges reflect an increase of

$33,000 or less than one percent resulting from non-discretionary

increases.

Personnel:

A total of 181.00 FTEs are included in the FY 2017 Adopted

Budget. Of the total, 178.50 FTEs are budgeted in the



Department’s General Fund. The difference of 2.50 FTEs

represent two Plan-Check staff and a Senior Office

Assistant whose salaries are charged directly to the Building

Services Fund. These three positions report to the Fire Chief.

Building Services Fund:

The Fire Department has two personnel that perform

Plan Checks and one Senior Office Assistant that charge their time

directly to the Building Services Fund while continuing to report to

the Fire Department. There was a one-time increase in the amount

of $300,000 to the Building Fund for continued plan check services

related to building plan review services.

Fire Grants Fund:

This fund records all grant activity for Fire, Police and, occasionally,

the Public Health Department.

New Year’s Day General Fund Events:

This fund records all activities for any City department that has a

role or responsibility for New Year’s Day events.

General Fund Projects Fund:

This fund captures the expected expenses at the Rose Bowl game

and activities

FUTURE OUTLOOK

• Develop a new 2016-2020 Strategic Plan;

• Provide training for personnel in use of new apparatus and

equipment placed into service;

• Conduct annual apparatus pump, ladder, and fire hose testing

to meet industry standards;

• Replace fire apparatus and ambulance units in accordance with

the replacement schedule;

• Conduct two full EOC exercises and quarterly trainings for EOC

responders;

• Implement new EOC software;

• Expand the CERT program along with the Disaster Advisory

Council;

• Three additional fire stations will be completed with drought

tolerant landscaping;

• Complete development of new ladder-truck specifications;

• Conduct ongoing disaster programs with community

stakeholders;

• Ensure all City staff maintains the proper level of training in the

National Incident Management System (NIMS), as required by

FEMA;

• Pursue funding options to complete fire station facility

replacement and upgrades;

• Enhance the ePCR system to ensure more timely and efficient

billing;

• Complete annual assessments of properties located within the

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones throughout the City;

• Maintain Accredited Agency status from CFAI through

submission of Annual Compliance Reports;

• Maintain ISO Class 1 Public Protection rating;

• Explore new service delivery models;

• Review fees for service and other cost recovery initiatives.



SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY EXPENDITURE CATEGORY ($000)

Expenditure CategoryFY2015Actuals

FY2016Adopted

FY2016Revised

FY2017Adopted

Personnel $34,907 $35,067 $35,156 $37,346

Services and Supplies 3,373 3,256 4,244 3,543

Internal Service Charges 3,910 3,610 3,610 3,643

Operating Transfers - Out 294 447 447 13

Capital Outlay 47 309 187 97

Fire Total $42,531 $42,689 $43,644 $44,642

SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY DIVISION ($000)

DivisionFY2015Actuals

FY2016Adopted

FY2016Revised

FY2017Adopted

Fire - Outside Events/Jobs $267 $0 $0 $0

Fire & Environmental Safety 4,319 3,970 4,287 4,515

Fire Administration 1,275 2,721 3,480 2,783

Fire Operations 36,669 35,997 35,878 37,344

Fire Total $42,531 $42,689 $43,644 $44,642

SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND ($000)

FundFY2015Actuals

FY2016Adopted

FY2016Revised

FY2017Adopted

101 - General Fund $41,333 $41,963 $42,044 $43,768

105 - General Fund Projects Fund 642 37 577 0

106 - New Years Day General Fund Events 72 62 62 90

204 - Building Services Fund 343 331 631 675

230 - Fire Grants Fund 46 294 330 109

236 - Measure R Transportation Fund 94 0 0 0

Fire Total $42,531 $42,689 $43,644 $44,642

SUMMARY OF FTES BY DIVISION

DivisionFY2015Actuals

FY2016Adopted

FY2016Revised

FY2017Adopted

Fire & Environmental Safety 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.50

Fire Administration 9.50 9.50 9.50 9.50

Fire Operations 157.00 157.00 157.00 157.00

Fire Total 180.50 180.50 180.50 181.00



PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 2015Actual

FY 2016Target

FY 2016Mid-Yr Actual

FY 2017Target

Council Goal: Ensure Public Safety

Objective: Protect property from fire and other hazards.

1. First fire engine to arrive within 6:20 min of dispatch to structure fires.

87% 90% 84% 90%

2. Percentage of fires confined to container of origin. 50% 90% 50% 90%

3. Percentage of investigations where fire causes are determined.

79% 80% 88% 90%

4. Deliver an effective response force for Urban Search and Rescue within 20 minutes of dispatch call.

N/A 90% 90% 90%

5. Percentage of first responders completing 16 hours of training per month.

85% 90% 64% 90%

Notes: (1) Performance Measures 3 and 5 have been added for FY2017.

Objective: Minimize the effects of illness and injury.

1. First responders with basic life support (BLS) and an automated external defibrillator capacity to arrive within 6 minutes (metro/urban) and 12 minutes (rural) of being dispatched.

88% 90% 86% 90%

2. First responders with advance life support (ALS) to arrive within 10 minutes (metro/urban) and 16 minutes (rural) of being dispatched.

94% 95% 91% 95%

3. Percentage of cardiac arrest patients who have been transported and survived neurologically intact.

N/A N/A 5% 20%

4. Number of people receiving Sidewalk CPR Training. 137 200 218 400

5. Percentage of city covered by Community Response Team (CERT) members.

N/A 80% 65% 80%

Notes: (1) Performance Measure 1 was previously 5 minutes, has been updated to reflect new standards.(2) Performance Measure 2 was previously 9 minutes, has been updated to reflect new standards.(3) Performance Measures 3, 4, and 5 have been added for FY2017.

Objective: Minimize Fire & Life Safety Hazards in Buildings

1. Percentage of target number of initial inspections completed annually by the Fire Prevention Bureau for fire prevention and life safety.

N/A 90% 73% 90%

2. Percentage of target number of initial inspections completed annually by Operations Division for fire prevention and life safety.

90% 95% 93% 95%

Notes: (1) Performance Measure C.1 includes inspections of high rise structures, institutional, educational and residential care facilities, hazardous materials sites, and public assembly occupancies.(2) Performance Measure C.1 for FY2015 Actuals includes measurements indicating number of inspections, and have been converted to percentages for FY2016.(3) Performance Measure C.2 includes inspections of business, factory, mercantile and storage occupancies, multi-family residential structures, and inspections in pursuant to the Flammable Vegetation Ordinance.



Objective: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with services.

1. Percentage of plan checks processed within target time-frames.

N/A 80% 80% 90%

PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 2015Actual

FY 2016Target

FY 2016Mid-Yr Actual

FY 2017Target

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