2013 Annual Budget - City of Bremerton

Fire Department
2013 Budget Highlights:
2013 Capital Considerations:
The highest priority going into the year was
to maintain emergency response staffing
levels. The positions authorized by the passage
of the EMS levy in 2008 have never
happen but has allowed us to status quo.
Contributions to the vehicle replacement
fund were not funded.
The Assistant Fire Chief position was eliminated
in 2012. This 45% decrease in administration
staff (since 2008) continues in
2013.
The Fire Department does not have any
capital expenditures budgeted in 2013.
2012 Accomplishments:
As of August 28, 2012 the Fire Department
responded to 4404 requests for emergency
assistance, compared to 4531 for
2011.
The department is sad to report the first
fire fatality on April 1, 2012. The last fire
fatality was reported on January 1, 2005.
As of September 1, the total fire loss was
$603,500 compared to $337,250 for 2011.
The Fire Marshal’s Office will complete
25% of commercial fire inspections. This
is due to the loss of one FTE and providing
shift coverage.
The Fire Department was able to obtain a
$108,000 Fire Act Grant to replace 3 cardiac
Monitor/Defibrillators.
The Fire Department was able to obtain an
Emergency Generator for Fire Station #1.
Now all stations have emergency power
and fuel.
2013 Goals:
The highest priority this year will be to
maintain staffing levels. The Fire Department
will continue to look for alternative
funding sources.
Continue contracting for services with
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue and look for
other opportunities to maintain staffing.
Apply for equipment through the Fire Act
Grant and for personnel though SAFER
grant.
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