City Services Satisfaction Survey 2003 City Services Satisfaction Survey | Page 30

Ratings Of Arlington Fire Department – Trend (Top Two Box—Excellent/Good) Dec. 2000 Dec. 2001 Nov. 2002 98 Emergency Services 97 95 Ø 89 Community Education Services 87 88 0 20 40 60 80 100 Percent Questions: “Now thinking about the Arlington Fire Department, how would you rate the emergency services provided by the fire department?” “And how would you rate the fire department’s non-emergency community education services? Base: Total respondents, excluding “don’t knows.” (Base Varies; Average Base Size: 2000 n=376; 2001 n=373; 2002 n=354) Statistical Note: A single-line “up” arrow (↑) indicates a significant increase and a single-line “down” arrow (↓) indicates a significant decrease from 2001. A block “up” arrow (×) indicates a significant increase and a block “down” arrow (Ø) indicates a significant decrease from 2000 (i.e., difference significant at or above the 95% confidence level.) Decision Analyst, Inc. 30