GRAPEVINE FIRE DEPARTMENT Annual Report 2016
Employee Demographics
The Grapevine Fire Department is authorized 104 full time positions. There are 101 sworn positions and 3 civilian positions authorized in the Fire Department budget.
Overall demographic data indicates a stable and satisfied work force that is growing increasingly younger as long-term employees retire. Sworn staff tenure indicates one third of the department with five or less years of service. Additionally, over half of the fire department members are less than 40 years of age. The trend towards a younger workforce will continue for the foreseeable future.
Sworn Staff Tenure Sworn Staff Age
5 years or less |
33 |
20-29 |
23 |
6 to 15 years |
41 |
30-39 |
33 |
16 to 25 years |
21 |
40-49 |
26 |
26 to 30 years |
3 |
50-59 |
16 |
30 years or more |
3 |
60 + |
3 |
Total |
101 |
Total |
101 |
From October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016, two members have retired and eight members are no longer with the Department due to various reasons. There have been nine new members hired. Over the next few years, several retirements can be anticipated, which will result in a younger and less experienced workforce. The continued and future focus on training, education, career development and succession planning are imperative to maintain an effective workforce.
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