Transcript History of the Fire Code

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Spokane Valley Fire Department
 We
are projecting our demand for services
will continue to grow due to:
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Aging of the general population
Economic climate
Number of citizens without health insurance
11,242 calls for service in 2011 (4.7% increase
YTD in 2012)
 SVFD
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Response to Economic Climate
5% Reduction in 2012 Budget
No pay increases for personnel in 2012
Courtesy of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative – www.spokanetrends.org
Courtesy of Spokane’s Community Indicators Initiative – www.spokanetrends.org
 2010
Replaced rescue truck, implemented
Water Rescue Program, constructed
Greenacres Fire Station
 2011
Replaced phone system, replaced
mobile data computers (partial grant
funding), construction begins on new
Administration Building
 2012
Opened new Administration Building,
construction on Fire Station 6, replacing
Class A Pumper
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The current M & O revenues make up 53% of our
operating revenues
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The Department will request a replacement
M & O Levy for 2013 – 2015 on the August 7, 2012
Primary Election Ballot
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M & O Levy based on a 2% reduction in assessed value
and a 4% CPI per year for 2013 – 2015 $16,400,000
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This is the same amount collected for 2012
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No increase in taxes for 2013 - 2015
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Current Staffing With M & O Levy
Revenues – 180
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Staffing Without M & O Levy
Revenues – 76
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Administrative Chief Officers - 3
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Administrative Chief Officer – 2
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Administrative Support – 9
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Administrative Support – 3
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Maintenance – 3
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Maintenance – 1
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Information Services – 3
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Information Services – 1
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Fire Prevention/Fire
Investigation – 8
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Fire Prevention/Fire
Investigation – 2
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Training Division – 4
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Training Division – 1
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Emergency Medical Services
Division – 1
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Emergency Medical Services
Division – 0
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Operations Division – 149
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Operations Division – 66
 4557
ALS (Paramedic) Incidents in 2011
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Washington Survey and Rating Bureau Class 3
(rating given to fire departments to determine
insurance rates for business and residential)
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Internationally Accredited by Center For
Public Safety Excellence in August of 2011
 No
Paramedic Services available from the
Spokane Valley Fire Department in 2013, 2014,
2015
 Washington
Survey and Rating Bureau would
change from a Class 3 to a Class 5 or 6 causing
an increase in business and residential
insurance rates.
 SVFD
would not be able to stay Internationally
Accredited
The Spokane Valley Fire Department prepares for and responds to
emergencies protecting people, property, and the environment through a
progressive and responsible approach to planning, education and hazard
prevention with a professionally trained, dedicated, and compassionate
workforce.