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Logistics
Logistics provides operational support
and supplies to the entire Fire Department
and is managed by a Deputy Chief. This
section oversees the management of the
Department’s Fleet and Resource sections,
and is able to track and maintain
accountability of its resources, supplies,
and equipment. Our goal is to support the
Department and its mission towards
serving the citizens, visitors, and
stakeholders of Arlington, Texas.
Jon Padilla
Deputy Chief
The Department’s Fleet consists of a combination of apparatus that range
from traditional fire engines, aerial trucks, and command vehicles to more
specialized vehicles that
support technical rescue,
swift water, hazardous
materials, gas wells, EOD,
and Special Events. The
average age of the Fire
Kendall Kramer Department apparatus fleet
Apparatus Specialist is eight years and is valued
at over $17 million. The Department’s Apparatus
Specialist coordinates the daily maintenance
activities for all frontline, reserve, and support vehicles.
The Fire Resource Section is tasked with purchasing, procuring,
maintaining, and delivering the supplies and tools needed to operate and
sustain the 17 fire stations, 17 Engine companies, five Ladder companies, and
many other specialized vehicles and apparatus. The Fire Resource Supervisor
and three assistants manage assets and inventory that range from
personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies, and rescue
Dana Shanks
Resource
Management
tools to grant funded items and station supplies and appliances.
Supervisor
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