FY2021 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY2021 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report | Page 12

REQUEST – AUTHORIZED Rescue Units Convert to 24 Hour Squad Units

24 Additional Firefighters 15 Additional Apparatus Operators

• 10 years of no additional response units

• Maintains current staffing ratio

• More cost effective than adding additional fire stations

• Expected outcome : ‒ Improved response times ‒ More firefighters on duty ‒ Reduced heavy fleet use

REQUEST - AUTHORIZED Public Health Unit Squad

3 Additional Firefighters 3 Additional Apparatus Operators

• Support the Public Health Unit

• Serves a poor response time area ( red circle )