FY2011 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2011 | Page 47

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Administrative Services directly
supports the missions of the Fire
Department. Responsibilities
include fiscal management of Fire
Department funds, including
development and management of
the Fire Department‘s operating
budget, oversight of the 9-1-1
Dispatch budget, and
documentation of SAFER and UASI
grant expenditures. The section is
responsible for coordinating
technology issues, administration of
the Firehouse record management
system, development of automated
reporting tools, and analysis of
data.
Administrative Services provides technical assistance with employee relations, promotional
processes and recruitment, and coordinates submission of Staff Reports to the Mayor and City
Council. Payroll data entry and
administration for over 300
employees is provided.
Administrative Services
personnel develop the Fire
Department‘s newsletter and
reports to the Department, City
management, and outside
entities such as the
International City/County
Managers Association, the
National Fire Protection
Association, and the State Fire
Marshal‘s Office. Staff also
process payments to vendors,
disburse petty cash, maintain
overtime hiring lists, and assist
with public education and open
house events. In addition, the
section provides administrative
support to the Fire Chief,
Assistant Chiefs, and the Special Events section.

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