FY2013 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2013 | Page 9

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The Fire Department’s Command Staff is responsible for the leadership and
management of all Fire Department emergency and non-emergency
services, including the 911/Dispatch Center, the Office of Emergency
Management, and the City’s private ambulance service. The Department is
organized into three functional divisions: Fire Rescue, Fire Administration,
and Fire Rescue Support.

AFD’s Operational Model
The Arlington Fire Department is a “Constant Staffed” organization –
meaning that there must be a minimum number of firefighters, 911 call
takers/dispatchers, and ambulances on duty at all times to provide a consistent level of service 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
One of AFD’s operational goals is to provide
equalized service coverage to all parts of our city, all the time.

DUTY

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HONOR

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COMPASSION
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EXCELLENCE

Working Together to Make Arlington Better.