FY2016 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2016

Public Information Officer The Arlington Fire Department’s Public Information Officer (PIO) is tasked with providing the citizens and media with information regarding life safety issues, community activities, and emergency incidents. Public information and communication is accomplished through a variety of methods including social media accounts, community events, and local print/digital media. Notable Accomplishments in FY 2016: David Tyler  Increased social media engagement led to a 68% rise in Facebook “Likes” and a 33% rise in Twitter followers  AFD attended 198 scheduled fire/life safety programs, reaching 14,825 attendees  Vial of Life presentations given at multiple large events through the city  Formed partnership with American Red Cross to receive free smoke alarms for citizens  Free fire alarm installations increased 23% due to citizen requests; more than 450 alarms were installed during installation drives with Red Cross and community volunteers PIO Lieutenant FY 2016 Events:  National Night Out  City of Arlington Homeownership Fair  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of service   MCA & Texas Rangers Fitness All-Star Programs Back-to-School Kick-Off at AT&T Stadium  First Responder Appreciation Games at AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park, and College Park Center  April Pools Day event at Viridian  Serve Arlington with Fielder Church  Light It Up Blue for Autism Awareness DUTY / HONOR / COMPASSION 20 / EXCELLENCE

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