FY2016 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2016

FY 2016 Budget In FY16 the Fire Department finalized a number of budget efforts that were initiated in FY12 to address excessive overtime costs due to a number of factors identified by Fire management. These efforts were implemented over a four year period with a resulting outcome that increased service capacity and improved the efficiency of the AFD budget. Effective hiring practices and improved field operations management also helped reduce dependence on “unscheduled” overtime for unit staffing by approximately 84%. Fiscal Responsibility Overtime Hours FY2010 - FY2016 40,000 36,989 35,000 34,808 32,343 30,000 28,558 25,000 20,000 15,064 15,000 12,319 10,000 6,250 5,000 - FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 Improved Fiscal Accountability - FY2016 Overtime Hours Improving Operational and Administrative Efficiency FY 2016 General Fund Operating Budgets The Arlington Fire Department strives to meet and exceed the expectations of the community we serve. $218 Frisco $217 Plano $209 Richardson $196 Carrollton $191 Dallas AFD’s per capita cost figures reflect that providing highly effective and efficient services is an organizational priority. $183 Irving $183 Median $178 Mesquite $168 Fort Worth $156 Grand Prairie $131 Garland $125 Arlington $- DUTY / HONOR $50.00 / $100.00 COMPASSION 36 $150.00 / $200.00 EXCELLENCE

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