FY2019 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2019 | Page 12

Changing of ou 2010 ▸First year of Special Events bring new experiences to the AFD ▸New “open door” recruitment process. 2011 to 2017 Rookie classes average 40% diversity. ▸New Station 9 construction begins ▸H1N1 virus efforts initiated ▸Super Bowl XLV preparations fully under way ▸9-1-1 Dispatch reaccredited by CALEA ▸EOC remodel complete ▸NBA All-Star Game – record attendance 12 2011 ▸Super Bowl XLV – Fire Department nationally recognized for actions to support Super Bowl ▸AISD High School Fire Academy begins ▸AFD donates Fire Engine for AISD for program ▸AFD serves and protects World Series ▸CPaRlington recognized by DSHS ▸New Fire Resource facility opens ▸Fire Station 9 opens ▸2 member EMS Squad unit program initiated ▸EOD team has six K9 teams 20 ▸Gas Well team is initia ▸Two Rescue units add ▸TIFMAS team initiated ▸West Nile virus hits Arl ▸Squad program expan ▸Tornado hits West Arlin 500 structures damag ▸Train derail in Arlington ▸Temporary Fire Station ▸EOD team now at seve ▸AFD helps Texas Rang Truck to the Dominica