The Arlington Fire Department takes our responsibility as“ stewards of taxpayer funds” seriously. Fiscal effectiveness and efficiency is a priority. AFD’ s business model and programs are directed towards serving the interest of our community. Fire Department budget proposals are based on“ resource demand” and“ community risk” concerns.

In FY16, the City Auditor completed an eleven month“ Fire Department Fiscal Management Audit.” Among the findings of the audit, the Auditor’ s Office noted management effectiveness in the following areas:

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Monitoring, managing, and analyzing the budget Planning for anticipated workforce retirements

Developing programs that address community needs

FY 2016 Arlington Fire Department Operating Budget Totals

Administration $ 729,975 $ 206,883 $ 3,387,710 $ 9,140 $ 0 $ 4,333,708

Business Services $ 774,935 $ 96,950 $ 1,000 $ 2,350 $ 0 $ 875,235 Operations $ 32,482,891 $ 189,116 $ 973,950 $ 93,625 $ 2,227,375 $ 35,966,957 Prevention $ 1,489,474 $ 39,620 $ 133,429 $ 4,335 $ 0 $ 1,666,858

Medical Operations $ 490,096 $ 3,270 $ 11,115 $ 1,805 $ 0 $ 506,286

Training $ 607,245 $ 29,350 $ 13,926 $ 4,940 $ 0 $ 655,461

Resource Management Emergency Management

$ 254,660 $ 1,346,039 $ 12,788 $ 400 $ 0 $ 1,613,887

$ 231,663 $ 44,750 $ 5,040 $ 1,300 $ 0 $ 282,753 Special Events $ 293,073 $ 2,310 $ 16,634 $ 750 $ 0 $ 312,767

Gas Well Response $ 292,545 $ 72,780 $ 10,779 $ 50,600 $ 0 $ 426,704 9-1-1 Dispatch $ 7,140,282 $ 1,661,095 $ 213,799 $ 31,287 $ 2,028,301 $ 11,074,764

TOTALS $ 44,786,839 $ 3,692,163 $ 4,780,170 $ 200,532 $ 4,255,676 $ 57,715,380

% OF BUDGET 77.6 % 6.4 % 8.3 % 0.3 % 7.4 % 100 % * 9-1-1 Budget is funded through inter-departmental charges.

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