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FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT

2018 ANNUAL REPORT 118,812 calls answered

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We honor the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the delivery of our mission.

Benjamin O. Keeton - J. Frank Powell - Frank P. Keniff - Alfred S. Hayne - William M. Thompson - Frank Bishop - Frank Massingale

Robert R. Cocke - Brain William Collins - Bobby W. Abshire - Harry Slate - Otis Harmon Redden - John Franklin Newman Jr.

J.E. Sadler - Gregory L Cocke - Charles L. Smith - Robert Lane Keen - Phillip Wayne Dean - John M. Bennett - Louis E. Ferguson

Paul H. Lindsley - George Herbert Buckland Sr. - Joseph Edward Westmoreland - Travis Scott Jackson - George E. Wilson

Joseph William Buswold - Willis Howard Bargsley - Charles R. Bostick - Harrison Henry Williams - Earl Warren - Henery L. Payne

Oscar W. McCain - Melvin Eugene Kays - Van Buren Murhy - Hubert Elmo Barham - Richard S. Rockett - William Blake

Earl L. Gammons - John O’Donnell - Rickey C. Turner Sr.

Firefighters we lost in 2018

Andrew Heimer Mark Cone

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To serve and protect through education, prevention, preparedness, and response.

OUR Mission Continues

The Fort Worth Fire Department became a professional organization on November 21, 1893. Originally tasked with protecting citizens from the perils of uncontrolled fires, we now take an all-hazards approach to accomplishing our mission, as well as providing emergency medical services.

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I am pleased to provide you with the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) 2018 Annual Report. This report reflects the work that was accomplished by the different bureaus of the FWFD throughout 2018. Although run statistics are the frequently measured benchmark, you will find that this report highlights the total body of work that the men and women of the FWFD accomplished to provide safety, education, and training, in addition to the volume of emergency work.

Since my swearing in on October 16th, 2018, I have found this organization to be totally engaged with the community and provides a level of professional service that we all should be proud of. In 2018, Fort Worth became the 15th largest city in the United States. As the city continues to grow in land as well as population, it provides both opportunities and challenges for the fire department to maintain current service levels and meet the increasing needs of the community. Our run volume continues to increase at a rate of about 4% a year. The additional growth of business requires additional fire inspection needs and residential growth in the community offers opportunities for additional community risk reduction strategies.

Much of the work contained within this report is only possible due to the level of cooperation and support from leadership within the city including City Manager David Cooke and

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the City Manager’s Office, Mayor Betsy Price, all eight members of city council as well as their staff. There are several other departments within the city that provide assistance on a daily basis to help FWFD meet the needs of the community, and I thank them for their continued support.

I would also like to personally thank retired Fire Chiefs Rudy Jackson, Pat Vasquez, and Ken Stevens Sr., who provided much of the leadership throughout 2018 that is reflected within this report. On behalf of the FWFD, we wish them the best of health and happiness in their retirement. We also want to remember that 2018 was a year that brought sadness to the FWFD family with the loss of Firefighter Andrew Heimer and Lieutenant Mark Cone. They served the city of Fort Worth with dedication and professionalism. May their memories live forever in our hearts and may they continue to look over the men and women of this fire department.

After reviewing this report I believe that you will really come to understand that the FWFD is an all-hazards response agency that provides a great service to the residents and guests of this community well beyond just responding to fires. I hope you are as proud of the men and women of this fire department as I am.

Respectfully,

James Davis Fire Chief

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contentsOrganization 7 Office of the Fire Chief 8 Administration Budget 9

Revenue 11

Executive Services Bureau of Fire Prevention 13

Arson Investigations & Bomb Squad 15

Tactical Medics 17

Community Risk Reduction 18

Education & Support Services Fire and EMS Training 26

Fire Alarm Office 31

Fire Apparatus & Vehicle Services 32

Air Shop 35

Equipment Supply 36

Office of Emergency Management 37

2018 Annual Report TeamFire Chief, Jim Davis Project Management Asst. Dir. Mark Rauscher Data & Analysis Mike Kazda, Doug Zedler Design & Layout Lt. Matt Brashear Public Information Office Eng. Mike Drivdahl Photography Glen E. Ellman

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Operations Call Volume 40

Response Times 43

Emergency Medical Services 45

Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting 47

Hazardous Materials 48

Swift Water Rescue & Dive Team 49

Technical Rescue 52

Performance Measures 53

Significant Programs & Events Facility 56

Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association 58

Thank You!

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Fire Chief Jim Davis

OrganizationAsst. Fire Director

Administration Mark Rauscher

Asst. Chief Education and Support Services

Homer Robertson

Asst Chief Exec. Services

Ray Hill

Asst. Chief Operations

Landon Stallings

Operations Administration 6 A.P.

Six Battalions 823 A.P.

Executive Services 6 A.P.

Fire Inspections 26 A.P.

Fire Investigations 15 A.P.

Public Education 8 A.P.

Vehicle Services 11 A.P.

Fire Alarm Office 27 A.P.

SCBA 7 A.P.

Training 57 A.P.

Supply 8 A.P.

Emergency Management.

2 A.P. 13 Grant Pos.

Administrative Services 16 A.P.

1,025 Total Authorized Positions (A.P.) 1,012 General Fund / 13 Grant Fund

925 Civil Service / 100 Civilian

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Jim Davis was sworn in on October 16, 2018, as the 14th chief to lead the Fort Worth Fire Department over the past 125 years. The Fire C h i e f i s re s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e o v e r a l l management and operation of the fire department. This includes ensuring that the department has adequate resources and that they are used efficiently. The Fire Chief plays a

significant role in coordinating the delivery of public safety services with adjacent fire departments and Medstar. The Fire Chief also provides leadership and direction for the four divisions that make up the department – Operations, Executive Services, Educational & Support Services, and Administration.

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The Fort Worth Fire Department had a FY 2018 budget of over $145 million dollars. By comparison, the adopted budget for FY 2019 is approximately $150 million dollars.

As illustrated by the FY 2018 and FY 2019 budget breakdown, 90% of the budget is tied to salaries/benefits, with less than 3% (approximately $ 4 . 3 m i l l i o n ) c o n s i s t i n g o f discretionary funding.

2018 Expenses Fiscal Year 2018 - Adopted % of Total

Salaries $ 92,837,515 64%

Employee benefits $ 37,240,813 26%

Salaries & Benefits $ 130,078,328 90%

Professional & Technical Services $ 5,785,562 4%

Utilities, Repairs, and Rentals $ 5,192,216 4%

Other Purchased Services $ 941,991 1%

Supplies $ 2,960,872 2%

General Operating & Maintenance $ 14,880,641 10%

Inter-fund Transfer Out $ 203,927 0%

Transfer Out $ 203,927 0%

Total Budget Allocations $ 145,162,896 100%

Authorized Positions 1,013

Budget

Discretionary Accounts28%

Risk/Death Benefits6%

Utilities6% Fleet

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ITS33%

General O&MNon-discretionary Accounts • ITS - $5.1 • Fleet - $4.2M • Utilities - $1M • Risk/Death Benefits - $1M Discretionary Accounts • $4.3M (2.9% of total budget)

( 2.9% of total budget )2019 Adopted Budget

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2019 Expenses Fiscal Year 2019 - Adopted % of Total

Salaries $ 95,675,095 64%

Employee benefits $ 38,530,318 26%

Salaries & Benefits $ 134,205,413 90%

Professional & Technical Services $ 6,494,708 4%

Utilities, Repairs, and Rentals $ 4,822,281 3%

Other Purchased Services $ 1,328,989 1%

Supplies $ 3,012,540 2%

General Operating & Maintenance $ 15,658,518 10%

Inter-fund Transfer Out $ 203,927 0%

Transfer Out $ 203,927 0%

Total Budget Allocations $ 150,067,858 100%

Working Budget by Function

Emergency Management0.4%

Community Risk Reduction4.4%

Support Services11.4%

Admin & Exec. Services11.6%

Emergency Response72.2%

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RevenueThe department receives revenue from various sources including building permits, inspection fees, and providing fire protection services to Westover Hills and Westworth Village. The department also receives revenue to offset the costs of personnel required at large assemblies. This totals over $3.5 million dollars in FY 2018 and this has been trending upwards over the last several years.

$325,000

$650,000

$975,000

$1,300,000

FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 Proj FY2019 Adopt

$283,405$354,648

$560,428$489,218 $476,504

$537,813

$678,392

$550,000

$802,431$755,095

$925,670 $918,550$997,820

$1,211,721 $1,228,463$1,280,250

Building Permit Inspection Fee

Annual Revenue

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Revenue Account Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted

Fiscal Year 2018 Actuals*

Fiscal Year 2019 Adopted

Variance from Fiscal Year 2018

Adopted

Fire- Related Permit $ 9,000 $ 6,710 $ 9,000 $ 0

Mobile Fueling Permit $ 20,000 $ 30,867 $ 35,000 $ 15,000

Building Permit $ 1,175,000 $ 1,228,554 $ 1,280,250 $ 105,250

Intergovernmental Revenue - TEEX $ 0 $ 1,093,288 $ 0 $ 0

False Fire Alarm Fees $ 0 $ 52,900 $ 45,750 $ 45,750

Fire Inspection Fees $ 550,000 $ 678,087 $ 550,000 $ 0

Fire Svc - Westover Hills $ 169,680 $ 175,776 $ 179,339 $ 9,659

Fire Svc - Westworth Village $ 298,501 $ 314,494 $ 353,816 $ 55,315

Room Rental Fees $ 0 $ 32,564 $ 0 $ 0

Misc. Revenue $ 10,000 $ 32,205 $ 5,500 $ (4,500)

Fire Report Fee $ 200 $ 326 $ 200 $ 0

Recovery of Labor Costs $ 276,375 $ 253,829 $ 294,396 $ 18,021

Transfer from Airport $ 59,501 $ 59,501 $ 59,501 $ 0

TOTALS $ 2,568,257 $ 3,959,101 $ 2,812,752 $ 244,495

*Actuals as of 10/10/2018

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The Executive Services Division oversees all arson/bomb activities, fire investigations, fire prevention activities, fire safety education, professional standards, and behavioral health functions.

Bureau of Fire PreventionThe Bureau of Fire Prevention effectively and efficiently addresses community risks by:

• Preventing incidents from occurring, • Reducing the overall impact of incidents when they do occur, and

• Aligning prevention services with what customers value and want.

Fire inspections are conducted to positively impact:

• Public safety • Firefighter safety

• Property conservation

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Per the City of Fort Worth Fire Code, all commercial businesses operating in the City of Fort Worth are to be inspected each year for fire code and life-safety issues. The Fire Department has over 18,500 assigned commercial inspections to conduct annually. Approximately 16,000 of these are assigned to fire companies at the 43 fire stations across the city.

Additionally, there are about 2,500 special occupancies assigned to inspectors from the Bureau of Fire Prevention. These facilities are greater than four stories in height or have a footprint that exceeds 200,000 SF. Sensitive facilities such as hospitals, daycares or nursing homes with a capacity greater than 100, public assembly places with an occupancy greater than 200, or facilities storing or processing hazardous materials are also inspected by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.

18,500Commercial inspections

16,000Conducted by fire companies across 43 stations

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Special Occupancy type - Fort Worth Facebook Data Center

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Below are the number of inspections completed by occupancy type for 2018. Approximately 97% of inspections were completed for the year.

Completed Commercial Inspections by Occupancy Type Jan Feb March April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total

B-1 33 34 32 33 31 34 30 33 37 43 46 21 407

B-2 33 34 31 47 28 1 40 16 13 49 19 33 344

Hospitals / Institutions 13 9 14 16 9 14 11 7 9 2 6 17 127

B-3 21 20 3 0 19 22 14 19 21 22 22 40 223

B-4 21 4 17 20 18 14 28 40 35 12 20 10 239

B-5 31 43 42 39 52 41 43 45 40 6 30 25 437

B-6 0 8 18 28 34 18 20 8 15 23 12 21 205

Daycares 30 38 27 43 33 36 36 36 22 31 14 12 358

Schools 21 18 16 24 27 23 25 36 22 19 17 22 270

Total Completed 203 208 200 250 251 203 247 240 214 207 186 201 2,610

Arson Investigations & Bomb Squad The Arson/Bomb Investigators with the Fort Worth Fire Department are professional firefighters who have completed the full course of training with the Fort Worth Police Academy and are commissioned law enforcement officers. These officers investigate fires that may have been intentionally set, threats of explosive devices or suspicious items, and participate in other efforts with law enforcement and emergency management personnel to prepare, prevent, and respond to emergencies.

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Investigations Activity 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Fires Investigated 595 579 518 561 617

Arson Fires 129 145 120 108 118

Fire Fatalities 6 3 2 10 10

Fire Injuries 53 42 19 24 23

Citations Issued 4 16 8 12 34

Total Cases Filed 38 44 32 29 26

Arson Cases Filed 33 42 20 Unk** Unk**

Arson Prosecution Rate % 25.58% 28.97% 16.66% 26.9% * Unk

Juvenile Firesetter Referrals 10 14 11 18 27

*All cases combined ** Cases filed were not separated by arson only cases and other crimes

Administrative Activity 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Public Information Requests 1,265 1,165 1,146 1,021 1,007

Incident Reports Issued 360 389 371 421 360

Pyrotechnic and Blasting Permits Issued

100 90 127 104 109

The Arson section responds to fires to determine cause and origin and whether a crime has been committed. This section i s a l so respons ib le for on-scene investigation, collection and processing of evidence, case processing, interviews, issuance of warrants, arrest, filing criminal charges, and expert testimony.

The Bomb Squad responds regionally to hazardous device calls for assessment, render safe operations, as well as conducting criminal investigations, filing criminal charges, expert testimony, etc. They frequently partner with federal resources in both criminal investigations and deployment to special events in the city as part of a Joint Hazards Intervention Te a m . T h e B o m b S q u a d i s a l s o responsible for the management, deployment, and training of the city’s bomb detection K-9 program. The program recently added two specialized vapor wake canines to the group.

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Tactical MedicsThis Specia l Operat ions team functions in Homeland Security and intelligence, ensuring relevant and timely information is made available to Fire Operations. This unit is also responsible for the management of the department’s Tactical Medic program. This group is cross-trained and equipped as peace officers and paramedics, and they provide tactical and highly specialized medical support in high risk operations, to include resource liaison during hostile event calls, force protection, and care under fire. Lastly, Special Operations is responsible for the city’s response plan to an active threat event. This responsibility includes response planning, training, and equipping first responders. 

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Community Risk Reduction

The Fire and Life Safety Education division offers a wide array of programs throughout our community, from pre-kindergarten to senior citizens. Classes offered to the general public focus on a variety of fire and life safety topics.

The mission of the FWFD’s Fire and Life Safety Education section is to minimize the loss of life and property resulting f rom fires, medical emergencies, environmental, and other disasters through educat ion and proact ive engagement.

Fire and Life Safety education programs focus on fire prevention, life safety issues and hazards in the home and workplace. Programs and materials are tailored according to the audiences.

Fire & Life Safety Education

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The FWFD will check smoke detectors, change batteries, or even install a smoke detector in your residence if you cannot afford one. We also have smoke detectors specially designed for people who are hearing impaired. Other risk-reduction offerings include:

• Fire extinguisher training with state of the art technology

• Compression only CPR training with MedStar and Safe Communities Coalition

• Swimming pool safety classes and drowning prevention

• Assisting with evacuation planning of high occupancy locations (e.g. high rise)

• Citizens Fire Academy

• Assistance with youth fire setter prevention/education

• Learn Not to Burn programs for elementary students in Fort Worth

• Fire Clowns to educate the young and young at heart

• Fire Safety House

• Fire and Life Safety presentations with local neighborhood associations

• Fire prevention seminars for multi-occupancy property owners

Peaks and Ladders: a collaboration between Cook Children’s Healthcare System, Fort Worth Firefighter Charities, and Fort Worth Fire Department. Prevention Programs include:

• Bike helmet awareness: Training with Cook Children’s Hospital

• Drowning Prevention: Coast Guard Approved Life Vests distributed to patients at Cook Children’s Hospital and the community.

• Stop the Bleed Training: The goal is to train all Fort Worth ISD teachers and nurses to utilize proper trauma care for life-threatening traumatic injuries.

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The mission of Hiring/Recruiting is to attract a diverse qualified applicant pool that is a representation of the city of Fort Worth. Our recruiting efforts target various community groups, faith-based organizations, sports and athletic programs, schools/colleges, and the military to help identify qualified applicants. We inform and educate potential candidates of the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to become a firefighter in the City of Fort Worth.

Recruitment

The FWFD offers a civil service exam for those i n t e re s t e d i n t e s t i n g f o r a fi re re c r u i t position.  Basic  requirements to be eligible for registration are:

• Must have either a high school diploma, a GED, or 12 college semester hours

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid work permit

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must not have reached your 36th birthday on the date the exam is administered

• Must have no felony convictions

Hiring process includes:

• Civil service written exam

• Mandatory orientation

• Physical ability assessments

• Background investigations

• Oral interview

• Medical evaluation

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Tested

512Applicants processed

361 Successful background investigation

162 Completed review process

81 Offered position

78 Accepted position

2,092Signed up to take the entrance exam

1,209

33 Currently in academy

43 Total 2018 graduates

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The Fort Worth Fire Department has been experiencing higher attrition rates over the last couple of years. This is primarily due to the high number of firefighters hired in the mid-1980s who are now eligible for full retirement.

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Public Information OfficeThe Public Information Office serves as the department’s communication link to the community, the department and the media outlets. The position reports to the Executive Services Assistant Chief but works closely with the Fire Chief and the Executive Staff as well. Job responsibilities include the creation, organization and distribution of information regarding department activities, the department's website, newsletter and various social media sites. Seasonal fire safety awareness and community emergency preparedness information are coordinated through this position as well. During emergency incidents, the Public Information Officer serves as a liaison with the media. Once on scene, the Public Information Officer works with Incident Command to develop a clear picture of the incident. Briefings are held on scene for the media and regular updates are communicated through interviews, press releases, and social media postings.

TWITTER 20.8K Followers

1.9M Impressions

FACEBOOK 17.9K Followers

1.75M Views

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Fire Chaplaincy

In 1978, the Fort Worth Fire Department became the first department in the U.S. to have a full-time chaplain. Captain Ed Stauffer was appointed by the Fire Chief and endorsed by his ecclesiastical body. That same year, Chaplain Stauffer founded what would later become the Federation of Fire Chaplains (FFC), an international organization that now has over 1,800 members and serves as the governing body for Fire Chaplain Institute Training.

The Fire Department Chaplain “serves those who serve” and provides a strong spiritual presence in difficult situations. Chaplains bring spiritual crisis intervention to a chaotic event. Additionally, the Fire Department Chaplain spearheads initiatives to address needs identified by firefighters such as behavioral health, community involvement, and cancer prevention.

Top: Chaplain Ed Stauffer, Above: International Chaplain Conference 2018

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The Educational and Support Services Division (ESS) performs initial training for new firefighters, as well as continuing education and health and wellness programs for all personnel. This division also manages some aspects of facility maintenance, vehicle and firefighting apparatus fleet, the storage and distribution of uniforms and operating supplies, fire hoses and ladder equipment. The Fire Alarm Office (FAO) and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are under this section as well. The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for preparing, protecting, and serving the community through disaster education, prevention, preparedness, and response. The FAO handles all dispatching.

Supporting operations with the tools, training, and services it needs to help people

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The Training Division is responsible for all aspects of firefighter training including init ial recruit training, apprenticeship program, continuing education for professional firefighters, professional development training, and training with numerous mutual aid partners.

Training of firefighters is governed by t h e Te x a s Co m m i s s i o n o n F i re Protection, as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 419. EMS training is governed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, as authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 9, Chapter 773. Both of these governing bodies set standards for in i t ia l t ra ining, test ing, and certification, as well as continuing education requirements, and additional training for specialized functional areas.

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 Fire Training Students Student Hours

SCBA/Cancer 688 2,208

Live Fire 677 2,708

Auto Extrication 109 436

RIT/Saving Our Own 624 2,496

Highrise 711 2,844

Total 2,809 10,692

EMS Training Students Student Hours

MCI Preparedness 739 2,956

CISM/Pedi Respitory 751 3,004

Fentanyl: The Real Deal 546 546

EtCO2 / Capnography 696 2,784

AMLS 49 784

Total 2,781 10,074

Pro Development14%

Fire Training47%

EMS Training40%904 Sworn

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Professional Development Students Student Hours

Officer School 25 1,000

Instructor 1 29 1,160

Officer 1 32 1,280

Total 86 3,440

The move to the state-of-the-art Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex (BBPSC) has enhanced ESS’s mission of helping people by supporting the Operations Division with the training, tools, and services they need. The BBPSC has also made it possible for the ESS to extend training beyond the FWFD to other outside agencies and regional partners. In 2018, 82 FWFD Instructors provided over 2,900 hours of training. This resulted in the following activities:

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Water Rescue StudentsStudent

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Burleson 33 132

Euless 16 64

Haltom City 3 12

Keller 23 92

Lake Worth 15 60

Richland Hills 12 48

SCBA StudentsStudent

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Burleson 26 104

Euless 16 64

Forest Hill 13 52

Lake Worth 17 68

Saginaw 22 88

Fire Behavior StudentsStudent

Hours

Burleson 61 488

Lake Worth 4 16

Lockheed 5 20

Parker County 17 136

Plano 35 175

Saginaw 18 72

Watauga 17 68

Truck Ops StudentsStudent

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Arlington 13 52

Benbrook 18 72

Burleson 9 36

DFW Airport 13 52

Euless 14 56

Keller 7 28

Lake Worth 12 48

Richland Hills 3 12

Saginaw 21 84

Mutual Aid Depts. Trained

Students Trained15 599 Total Hours

Trained2,755

Mutual Aid Training

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Recruit Training

Recent attrition rates, primarily due to retirements, have resulted in the need to hire an increasing number of new firefighters.

Class 78 10 recruits Class 79 25 recruits Class 80 9 recruits Class 81 10 recruits Class 82 8 recruits Class 83 35 recruits Class 84 6 recruits* Class 85 28 recruits*

Apprenticeship Training

T h e A p p r e n t i c e s h i p Pr o g r a m i s a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor and the FWFD. The program has been in operation since 1985. Recruits and new firefighters keep up with their skills by d o c u m e n t i n g a n d p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n evaluations at BBPSC every 6 months for three years. Currently, the department has 134 apprentices. 34 were added in 2019, 756 have completed the program. The Apprenticeship Program is working to increase efficiency by implementing electronic forms on tablets for each recruit to better aid their record keeping and their training.

*Current recruit class numbers reflected at time of report

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On-site Wellness and Rehabilitation

The OnSite WorkStrategies program is a collaboration between the Fort Worth Fire Department, City of Fort Worth Risk Management, and Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation. The program began as a part-time trial program on March 1, 2018 and has become a full-time, permanent position. The program’s goal, since its inception, has been to improve health and wellness within the department, improve access to quality healthcare, return personnel back to duty quickly and safely, and decrease healthcare costs. During this first year, activities have included:

• Worked with City of Fort Worth Risk Management Division and the Fire Department’s Health and Safety Officer to purchase equipment and implement a shoulder injury prevention program in all 43 fire stations.

• Implemented a functional movement screening into the recruit fitness program. This provides an individualized exercise program/warm-up for each recruit to perform daily to improve movement efficiency.

• Developed and implementing a hydration program for recruits during training.

• Developed job description and work task analyses for positions that can be performed by individuals on light duty.

• Collaborated with Fort Worth Risk Management Division, Fort Worth Fire Department Cancer Focus Group, and Baylor Scott and White Institute for Rehabilitation to develop cancer awareness and prevention posters. These posters provide firefighter specific cancer awareness and prevention measures and contact information for both internal and external cancer resources.

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Fire Alarm Office

Incoming Calls

Outgoing Calls

8,750 17,500 26,250 35,000 43,750 52,500 61,250 70,000

25,234

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Incoming 911 Incoming Non-Emergency OutgoingPhone Activity

Fire10%

Other11%

EMS79%

Dispatch Numbers by Call Category

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$0.08M

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2016 2017 2018

10,850 11,365 12,44612,412 14,060 13,172

85,823 88,956 93,008

EMS Other Fire

2018 Distribution of Calls by Category

The Fire Alarm Office receives all emergency calls related to fire incidents, fire alarms, or other non-police related emergency incidents. All medical calls are sent to the Fire Department directly through the computer aided dispatch system. The Fire Alarm Office is staffed with firefighters who answer all calls, provide information to the caller, dispatch operations personnel, and coordinate communications with firefighters both en route and at the scene.

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2016 Count 2017 Count 2018 Count

Major Accident 11,239 Sick Person 12,039 Major Accident 11,654

Chest Pain/Heart Problem 8,955 Major Accident 11,294 Breathing Problems 9,881

Breathing Problem 8,624 Breathing Problem 8,684 Chest Pain/Heart Problem 9,705

Sick Person 7,308 Chest Pain/Heart Problem 7,466 Psychiatric/Attempt Suicide 7,698

Fainting/Unconscious 6,085 Psychiatric/Attempt Suicide 6,510 Fainting / Unconscious 6,904

% of All EMS Calls 49% 52% 49%

Top 5 Incident Types in Each CategoryEM

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2016 Count 2017 Count 2018 Count

Comm. Automatic Alarm 4,452 Comm. Automatic Alarm 4,650 Comm. Automatic Alarm 4,789

Res. Automatic Alarm 1,784 Res. Automatic Alarm 1,949 Res. Automatic Alarm 2,484

Vehicle Fire 790 Outside Fire 930 Grass/Brush Fire 1,190

Outside Fire 789 Grass/Brush Fire 802 Outside Fire 933

Res. Structure Fire 719 Vehicle Fire 792 Vehicle Fire 860

% of All Fire Calls 79% 80% 82%

FIRE

2016 Count 2017 Count 2018 Count

Non-Emergency Lift Help 3,809 Non-Emergency Lift Help 4,238 Non-Emergency Lift Help 4,178

Investigate 2,092 Investigate 2,317 Investigate 2,060

Assist Citizen 977 Fireworks 1,821 Assist Citizen 1,244

Lock Out 741 Assist Citizen 1,007 Lock Out 965

Fireworks 725 Vapor Gas Leak 766 Vapor Gas Leak 923

% of All Other Calls 67% 72% 71%

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Other responsibilities of the Vehicle Services Division:

• Testing and certification of hoses and ladders

• Wireless data connectivity equipment upgrades on all apparatus

• Annual small engine maintenance and repair on landscaping equipment and other machinery used to maintain grounds

• Make-ready of new apparatus upon delivery

• Training fire crews on operations and maintenance for new apparatus

Fire Apparatus & Vehicle ServicesThe Vehicle Services Division is responsible for the management and maintenance of the entire fleet of specialized vehicles, fire apparatus, equipment, and tools used by Fort Worth firefighters on a daily basis.

Frontline Reserve TOTAL

Engines 38 25 63

Aerials (Quints, Ladders, etc.) 17 10 27

Brush/Quick Attack 19 1 20

Rescue Vehicles 3 2 5

Additional Vehicles 43 0 43

TOTAL 101 29 130

130Total Apparatus

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Apparatus received in 2018

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SCBA Air ShopThe Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Air Shop is responsible for the annual preventive maintenance, testing, and repair of all SCBA used by the FWFD. The Air Shop also manages the hydrostatic testing and refilling of all SCBA and EMS oxygen cylinders used by the department along with the annual fit testing of all SCBA masks used by personnel. The Air Shop provides support at all working structure fires by providing refills of SCBA cylinders on scene as well as replacing masks and air packs damaged during fire incidents. The utility trucks have the capability to provide additional lighting on scene and shelter from inclement weather if necessary. After hours and weekend vehicle maintenance requests are also handled by Air Shop personnel. Lastly, the Air Shop provides assistance to the Water and Police departments by refilling and testing their SCBA cylinders and air packs as well.

Air Shop Stats • Training refills: 188 • Station refills: 2,106 • Station 2 refills: 2,463 • Working fire refills: 2,883 • Air pack preventive maintenance: 352 • Air pack repairs: 212 • Utility compressor repairs: 241 • Mask fit-test: 768 • Cylinder hydro PMs: 32 • FW Water Department. air pack refill and repair: 348 • Decommissioned air bottles: 250 • FW Dive team bottle fills and repairs: 65 • FWPD bottle fill and repairs: 12

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Equipment SupplyThe Equipment Supply section maintains the inventory of consumable goods and minor equipment needed to support daily operational readiness at each of the 43 fire stations. They also supply duty uniforms, physical training uniforms, dress uni forms, and personal protect ive equipment (PPE) for all 925 firefighters. In 2018, the Equipment Supply Division inspected, repaired, and cleaned 1,030 sets of PPE and issued 43 sets of new PPE to new recruits. Supply also replaced 100 sets of gear due to age or excessive repairs per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1851.

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Office of Emergency ManagementThe Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is funded primarily by the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant programs. The organization is responsible for educating citizens on natural disasters, terrorism and other hazards, preparing and implementing the CFW Emergency Operations Plan, conducting training, drills and exercises for first responders and EOC personnel for response readiness, implementing public warning notifications, activating the Joint Emergency Operations Center during special events and disasters, coordinating resources and distributing situational awareness reports, and managing grants provided by the Department of Homeland Security.

In 2018, the OEM re-focused on internal organization and professionalism, standard operating procedure development, finalizing the City of Fort Worth Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), enhancing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and duty officer training, and overall program improvement to maximize readiness and preparedness initiatives. FY2019 will continue sustaining these program elements but will also focus on developing, incorporating, and better utilizing technology to take preparedness and readiness to a higher level. Public warning systems and public information systems will be assessed for both push/pull methods of information. Technology to integrate common operating pictures and increase situational awareness both in the field and in the EOC will be implemented. Numerous local, regional, and state organizations and businesses have reached out to OEM to continue to enhance coordination, response, partnerships, and implement new programs to increase community resiliency and overall response readiness.

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In addition to responding to calls for help and assistance, firefighters are also responsible for commercial inspections, training, hydrant inspections, public education, inspections and maintenance on trucks and fire stations.

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Call volumes inside Loop 820 have increased by 26% since 2009 while volumes outside Loop 820 have increased by 48% during this same time. This increase in call volume is indicative o f cont inued development and population growth across the city.

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Response TimesThe average response time for all calls citywide has increased 20% since 2009. This increase is a result of growing congestion related to construction and population growth as well as increasing travel distance due to urban sprawl.

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Response times for all calls outside Loop 820 have increased 20% since 2009. Similarly, times for calls inside Loop 820 have increased 18% for this same period.

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Emergency Medical ServicesHelping people is at the very core of why the FWFD exists. Delivering emergency medical care (EMS) is the primary way the FWFD helps people. In 2018, EMS comprised 79% of all call categories and this ratio is expected to continue through 2020.

2016 2017 2018 **2019 **2020

Fort Worth Population 855,504 874,168 892,526 911,269 930,405

*Priority 1 EMS Calls 19,796 23,303 22,484 24,417 26,517

***Priority 2 & 3 EMS Calls 48,465 49,518 50,044 51,084 52,080

All EMS Calls 68,261 72,821 72,528 75,502 78,597

Priority 1 EMS Calls per 1000 Pop 57 57 56 56 56

Total EMS Calls per 1000 Pop 80 83 81 83 84

• 2.13% - FW average annual population growth since 2010

• 4.1% - Average annual growth of total EMS call volume

• 8.6% - Average annual growth of Priority 1 EMS calls

• Double-Double - The EMS call growth rate is double that of the FW population growth rate, and the Priority 1 EMS call growth rate is double that of the total EMS call growth rate.

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Cardiac arrest is one of the most critical call types. Every second a person goes without proper oxygen perfusion to their brain, heart, or other vital organs, they edge closer to a point in which they cannot be saved.

In 2018, the FWFD responded to 1,581 cardiac arrests. Of those, 816 warranted cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The FWFD, in partnership with MedStar, the Office of the Medical Director and area hospitals, have successfully delivered 547 cardiac arrest patients to the emergency room with 98 of those patients recovering and being discharged from hospital care.

Cardiac Arrest TraumaOne of the leading causes for injury in Fort Worth is motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and auto vs. pedestrian accidents (Auto-Ped). In 2018, the FWFD responded to a combined 11,754 MVAs and Auto-Peds. Of those, 4,811 people were injured and required transport to a hospital by ambulance. 65 were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)Currently, there are two stations that are 24-hour ARFF certified response stations, Station 35 at Alliance Airport and Station 44 at Meacham airport. Station 35 houses three ARFF vehicles which carry a total of 7,500 gallons of water, 1,000 gallons of foam, 1,000 pounds of auxiliary agent, and eight ARFF certified personnel in order to maintain an index rating of E. An index rating of E is the highest index and it applies to cases where aircraft longer than 200 feet will be operating. Station 44 houses two ARFF vehicles, which carry a total of 1,750 gallons of water, 400 gallons of foam, 650 pounds of auxiliary agent, staffed with two ARFF certified personnel and has a B index rating. An index rating of B applies to cases where aircraft between 90 and 125 feet operate. Both stations are tasked with responding to aircraft incidents on and off the airport they service. They also respond to any fire and EMS related incidents on airport grounds. The ARFF program currently has 45 active members.

Notable Events In 2018 included:

• Live Fire Training held at DFW Airport with 45 members

• Recruited and Trained 1 new ARFF member

• Successfully accomplished FAR 139 Inspection

• Assisted and participated in Fort Worth Airshow

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Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat)The FWFD maintains a primary Hazardous Materials Response Team located downtown along with four satellite stations strategically located on the north, south, east, and west sides of the city.

Fire Station 2 is the centrally located primary Haz-Mat Response Team. Station 2 houses Battalion 2, Engine 2, Truck 2, Squad 2, Support 2, the decontamination trailer and the shower trailer. Station 2 is staffed with 13 personnel per shift. The station also serves as front line fire suppression, EMS, and are trained as part of the Technical Rescue Team.

FWFD has 120 Hazardous Materials Technicians at the Station level at this time (40 per shift). All Battalion Chiefs are trained to the Technician level.

The daily minimum staffing is 20 Hazardous Materials Technicians plus 4 Battalion Chiefs.

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Swift Water Rescue / Dive TeamFWFD maintains two stations that serve as Swift Water / Under Water Search and Rescue (SWUSAR)

response stations in the city. Each station is staffed with 4 personnel daily, but has the ability to recall additional personnel to increase response capabilities for severe

weather events or large scale incidents. Each serve as front line EMS and fire suppression response companies as their primary responsibility. The SWUSAR

teams are tasked with providing all technician level water related search, rescue, and recovery capabilities in the city of Fort Worth. These capabilities are

divided into two disciplines, swift water or surface rescue and underwater or scuba diving rescue and recovery. The team also assists the FWPD with

evidence search and recovery as requested. The FWFD SWUSAR Team has 75 active members at this time.

The FWFD maintains a close working relationship with the State of Texas, Department of Homeland Security, and Texas Task Force 1, rostering 18 swift water technicians from the SWUSAR team that respond on a state wide and regional basis at their request. The FWFD team has partnered with Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TxTF1)

since its inception and continues to deploy with the team on a regular basis, most recently to Hurricane Harvey.

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The FWFD SWUSAR team also maintains a close relationship with the Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition. FWFD Divers took an active role in partnering with the Fort Worth Safe Communities Initiative. FWFD Dive Stations 7 and #32 assisted with teaching drowning prevention classes at the Westside and Eastside YMCAs during the summer. Several non-assigned SWUSAR team members along with other FWFD firefighters, volunteered and assisted with classes. The team also participated in several Water Safety Days. Team members partnered with Safe Kids Tarrant County / Cook Children’s, Firefighters Charities, FWFD Fire Safety Education, Fort Worth Drowning Prevention Coalition, Tarrant County YMCA, and SwimSafeFW.org.

Other notable events for 2018 include:

•Certified all of our NAUI Instructors to the Instructor Level with Emergency Response Diving International (ERDI).

•The SWUSAR program is continuing to

build on the concept of becoming a regional Public Safety Diver ERDI Training Center at the BBPSC Aquatic Training Facility. The goal is to have a fully functioning PSD training facility where divers from entry level through instructor can be trained.

• Continued to train and certify our SWUSAR PSD Techs / Swiftwater techs to NFPA standards 1500, 1670, 1006, 1953.

• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant funding secured in 2016 was used to purchase a new rescue truck to replace Dive 07. The new truck is currently in production and will be placed in service during the summer of 2019.

• FWFD SWUSAR team re-qualified as a FEMA TYPE II response team.

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Technical Rescue Team (TRT)FWFD maintains four stations that serve as the primary high angle, confined space, structural collapse and heavy rescue resources within the city. Currently, the FWFD TRT has 108 active members at the station level. Battalion Chiefs assigned to Battalion 2 and Safety Chiefs are also trained to the TRT level. This brings a total team size to 114 members.

Minimum staffing per day is four TRT trained personnel at Stations 1, 14 and 38, but there is no minimum staffing for TRT at Station 2. This brings the minimum TRT daily staffing to 12 trained persons per day for the entire city.

The FWFD maintains a close working relationship with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), the Texas A&M Task Force 1 team (TX-TF1), the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as well as the cities that have mutual aid and automatic aid contracts with like disciplines. The FWFD TRT teams have been involved with the Council of Governments efforts to simulate regional disaster drills that involve many other cities as well. The FWFD team has many of the original founding members of Texas Task Force 1 and many more members currently on the Task Force Team. As a result, the TRT discipline has maintained this relationship with TxTF1 since its inception and continues to deploy with the team on a regular basis.

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Other notable events for 2018 include:

FWFD Community Educational Events • Shattered Dreams is a high school program that showcases

drunk driving and the effects on friends and families. This simulated accident utilizes TRT heavy rescue in cutting victims from a simulated wreck and then triaging the victims involved. This is demonstrated before the entire student body.

Instructor Trainer Program • The instructors assigned to TRT programs are at a minimum

State Certified to the Instructor II level. NFPA Standards

• Continued to train and certify our TRT team members to NFPA standards 1500, 1670, 1006. The FWFD TRT team exceeds most of the standards.

UASI Funding • Urban Area Security Initiative Grant funding secured in 2015

was used to train 90 Firefighters to the Confined Space Technician Certification Level and sent four firefighters to Structural Collapse Specialist Training (FEMA Certified) in March of 2018.

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Performance MeasuresThe Fire Department routinely collects, analyzes, reviews, and reports performance data internally, through citywide initiatives, and in partnership with regional and national benchmarking efforts.

Emergency Response / First Responder Services 2016 2017 20182019

Target

Fire call reaction time ≤ 80 seconds, 90% of the time 90.8 89.2 88.3 90.0

EMS call reaction time ≤ 60 seconds, 90% of the time 75.0 72.2 70.2 75.0

Fire and EMS drive time ≤ 4 minutes, 90% of the time 50.2 50.0 49.5 50.0

Full alarm response time ≤ 8 minutes, 90% of the time 41.1 50.7 54.3 41.0

Residential structure fires contained to room of origin 55% of the time 55.3 52.7 53.5 55.0

Emergency ManagementIncrease participation in Special Needs Assistance Program to 5,000 4,957 5,206 5,632 6,000

Increase participation in NIXLE* to 40,000 32,204 35,362 44,027 45,000

Conduct a minimum of 3 (discussion or ops based) EOC excursuses annually N/A N/A N/A 3

Offer a minimum of 2 EOC team specific training sessions for EOC staff annually N/A N/A N/A 2

Community Risk ReductionNumber of commercial fire inspections completed 7,880 8,835 16,153 11,000

Clear 18% of arson cases 37 26.4 26.7 18

Provide public education to 50,000 citizens 77,893 60,721 70,137 50,000

Training and Support ServicesEmergency calls answered ≤ 15 seconds, 95% of the time 95.9 95.6 95.5 95.0

Emergency calls processed ≤ 64 seconds, 90% of the time 90.8 88.9 89.6 90.0

*NIXLE is used by over 8,000 agencies including the City of Fort Worth to notify subscribers of critical situations, like severe weather.

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Property and Content Saved$540,037,020

Content Loss$3,274,978

Property Loss$7,933,951

Vegetation Fires Property Loss By Type$2.72M$6.35M

1 and 2 Family Dwellings

Multifamily Dwellings

Fire Stats

1,195 Acres

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Panhandle Fires-SW TX3 Personnel 10 Days

Spring Panhandle Fires/McDonnald Fire8 Personnel 14 Days

Scenic Loop Complex1 Personnel 10 Days

Summer Fires1 Personnel 7 Days

Southern California Fall Fire Response5 Personnel 11 Days

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2014 Bond Program • Fire Station 42, near Spinks

Airport, opened January 6, 2018.

• Fi re S tat ion 43 des ign i s underway and expected to be completed by April 2019. The new station is expected to open in late 2020 and will serve the Lost Creek and Walsh Ranch areas.

2018 Bond Program Facilities • Design Fire Station 26 to replace

old Station 26 is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2019. Construction completion is estimated to occur in 2021.

• Fi re S tat ion 45 des ign i s underway and expected to be completed by April 2019. The new station will be located at 287 and Harmon Rd and is expected to open in late 2020.

43 Fire Stations 12 Double Company Stations

2018 Bond

2014 Bond

Proposed Chisholm Trail Fire Station

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Future Facility Needs/Plans 1. JEOC (Joint Emergency Operations Center) and FD/PD Dispatch Facility Needs Assessment

• This study is examining future options for the existing JEOC and FD/PD dispatch facilities and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2019.

2. Bob Bolen Consolidation • Planning is underway to eventually relocate the following facilities/functions to the Fire Training

Building at BBPSC - Supply warehouse/commissary - PPE cleaning and repair - Medical/physical testing facility - Incident command/emergency management simulation lab (expected to be operational during

first quarter of 2019)

3. Arson Evidence Facility • A new 5,000 SF facility to house arson evidence and intake operations is being designed and will be

constructed inside the Fire Training Building at BBPSC. Design is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2019.

4. Chisholm Trail Fire Station • Property was acquired in October 2018 for a future station to be built near the new Tarleton State

University Fort Worth campus and Chisholm Trail Parkway. Construction will likely be part of a future bond program in 2022/2023.

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Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association440The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) granted the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association their Charter in October of 1935 as Local 440. Several years later the members of Local 440 were one of the six charter locals for the Texas State Association of Firefighters. There are currently 925 members of the bargaining unit represented by Local 440. The mission statement for Local 440 is as follows: “To protect and advance the wages, benefits, working conditions and rights of all members – past, present and future.” Through this guiding principle, Local 440 serves as the primary labor management liaison with the Fort Worth Fire Department Administration.

Local 440 is also actively involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and manages their own Fort Worth Firefighter Charities. Through this additional organization, thousands of dollars have been used to assist members of the Fort Worth community through a partnership with Cook Children’s Hospital to provide car seats, life jackets, and a drowning

prevention program. They have also been able to provide air conditioners for residents in need.

Michael Glynn – President Ryan Zelazny – Secretary / Treasurer Zac Shaffer – 1st Vice President Scott Streater – 2nd Vice President Thad Raven – 3rd Vice President Skyler Ainesworth – Trustee Jeremy Bishop – Trustee Joel Ives - Trustee

President, Michael Glynn Secretary/Treasurer, Ryan Zelazny

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2018 Annual Report