FY2016 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2016 | Page 20
Special Events
The Office of Special Events (OSE) is staffed by a Deputy Chief, a
Captain, and two grant-funded Emergency Management Planners. These four
individuals work closely with numerous city departments and outside agencies
to ensure the safety of guests at each special event. OSE is responsible for
ensuring proper city permits are filed, developing public safety Event Action
Plans, and coordinating with venue personnel and other city departments to
ensure a successful event for all. A total of 328 deployments occurred in Fiscal
2016 with our members working 22,129 staff hours in 2,337 positions.
Gerald Randall
Deputy Chief
FY 2016 Events:
2016 Texas Rangers Regular Season
2016 Dallas Cowboys Regular Season
AISD Junior High Football Season
WrestleMania 32—A World Record Setting Event
2015 Cotton Bowl College Playoff Semi-Final
Concerts: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Guns N Roses, Coldplay,
Kenny Chesney
Monster Jam, Supercross
Harvest America
Professional Bull Riders, The American Rodeo
HBO Boxing: Canelo vs Smith
Tough Mudder
DUTY
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COMPASSION
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