FY2012 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2012 | Page 53

Fire Resource The Fire Resource Section is tasked with providing the supplies and tools needed to operate and maintain the 17 fire stations, 17 engine companies, and five Ladder companies of the Arlington Fire Department to include the purchasing, maintaining, repairing, and delivering of equipment and supplies that range from firefighters’ personal protective clothing to appliances for fire stations. During FY2012 there was a turnover of three of the four personnel assigned to the Fire Resource Section. To manage Fire Resource Section during this transition, a Captain from the Fire Rescue Division was temporarily reassigned to Fire Resource. Also during FY2012, the move into the new 7,469 square feet Fire Resource Facility was completed. The facility includes a uniform room, a personal protective equipment storage and maintenance room, a self contained breathing apparatus and flashlight repair area, a small engine maintenance shop, and warehouse storage. The Fire Resource Section completed 3,109 work orders for supplies and equipment repair and also processed 103 grant requests for various divisions throughout the Arlington Fire Department. Through the equipment replacement and upgrade programs, Fire Resource replaced 56 fire attack nozzles, five positive pressure ventilation fans, five rescue tool power units, three rescue rams, 78 water rescue throw bags, and 130 rescue/search flashlights. Fire Resource personnel provided field training to 65 personnel of the Fire Rescue Division on the proper operation of the Light & Air Support Unit. All 300+ members of the Fire Rescue Division received training in efficient and effective resource utilization, which included instruction in a new work order system. Following the tornado in April 2012, Fire Resource staffed the Logistics Section at the Emergency Operations Center. Fire Resource personnel provided 825 meals, 1,600 drinks, 500 pounds of ice, and 700 snacks to both staff and field personnel. Annual equipment testing included: hydraulic rescue tools, personal protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus all in accordance with National Fire protection Association and Texas Commission on Fire Protection standards. DUTY / HONOR / COMPASSION 53 / EXCELLENCE Working Together to Make Arlington Better.