FY2011 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2011 | Page 24

Newsletter Title Page 24 AFD Recruitment Officer In FY2011, the Arlington City Council authorized the Fire Department‘s request for a full-time recruitment officer. This position is responsible for managing the Department‘s recruitment efforts, facilitating the hiring process, and mentoring new members through their probationary period. Fire Department Programs Recognized City Management recognized City departments for outstanding program efforts in 2011. The Fire Department received recognition for the following important projects: 1. The Light Vehicle Response program also known as the ―Squad‖ concept 2. The opening of ―new‖ Fire Station #9 3. The partnership with AISD and TCC for the Firefighter Academy for high school students 4. The latest PSA by the CPaRlington program The AFD Mentoring Program AFD will arm the next generation‘s leaders with the skills and knowledge to be successful in the future. The AFD Mentoring program will help new leaders know their department. The focus of this program is to empower new leaders with a broader understanding of the Arlington Fire Department and to help them with critical decision making. Their success will be our generation‘s leadership legacy. Working Together to Make Arlington Better. 24