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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