FY2019 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2019 | Page 34

Fire rescue Support The mission of the Fire Rescue Support Division is to meet the community’s public safety needs in areas that stretch beyond the traditional role of the fire service. Fire Rescue Support is dedicated to ensuring the Department is prepared to meet the needs of a dynamic community and is committed to providing professional services in each of its six sections: Medical Operations, Special Events, Emergency Management, Fire Prevention, Administrative Services, and Public Information. David Stapp, Assistant Fire Chief Assistant Chief of Rescue Support david stapp administrative services Administrative Services directly supports all missions of the Fire Department. Responsibilities include development and management of the Department’s operating budget and fiscal management of funds, oversight of the 9-1-1 Dispatch budget, and assisting with documentation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant expenditures. Professional staff in this section assist administrators and program managers in staffing, budgeting, administrative support, recruitment and hiring, promotions, and discipline. 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 toward serving the community. Fire Department budget proposals are based on resource demand and community risk concerns. Administrative services manager spenser slider FY19 AFD Operating Budget Civil Service and Civilian Employees Per Capita FY 2019 34