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2009-10 Adopted Budget - City of Hoquiam

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CITY OF HOQUIAM<strong>2009</strong>-20<strong>10</strong> BIENNIAL OPERATING BUDGETDepartment Accomplishments and GoalsDepartment: Ambulance Department Director: PumphreyDepartment Number: 21 Fund: <strong>10</strong>92007-2008 Accomplishments:1. We took delivery <strong>of</strong> a new Braun Ambulance in December <strong>of</strong> 2007. The ambulancecommittee worked hard to make sure our new ambulance would be functional andprovide our residents with quality care for many years.2. In August if 2008 we took delivery <strong>of</strong> a new Braun rechassis. This included a new FordE-450 chassis and a completely refurbished box from one <strong>of</strong> our older ambulances.This saved almost $45,000 compared to the cost <strong>of</strong> a completely new ambulance.2. we provided a variety <strong>of</strong> EMS related services. These include ALS ambulanceservice for our citizens and district residents and emergency transports to out <strong>of</strong> areahospitals. We also perform free blood pressure checks, CPR classes for high schoolstudents and provide and fit bicycle helmets for those in need.3. We continued to make training and education a top priority. All E.M.S. training andcertifications have been maintained and documented as per state requirements. Ourpersonnel have attended classes in Cardiac Care, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric LifeSupport, Hazardous Materials, Vehicle Extrication, Water Rescue and much more.4. We have continued the servicing, maintenance and repair <strong>of</strong> our fleet <strong>of</strong> fourambulances and one rescue/utility truck.Goals for the <strong>2009</strong>-20<strong>10</strong> Biennium:1. To maintain compliance with Washington State Department <strong>of</strong> Health requirementsregarding ambulance service.2. To maintain compliance with Washington State Labor and Industries Safety Standardspertaining to Medical Services.3. To ensure that all personnel maintain their certification levels as required by the Countyand State EMS agencies and the State Department <strong>of</strong> Health.4. To continue to work with the Billing Clerk to maximize our collections for ambulanceservices and supplies.5. To keep our good working relationships with the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Aberdeen and neighboring firedistricts in regards to mutual aid and ambulance service contracts.6. To continue to make education and training a top priority.7. To continue to be a vital part <strong>of</strong> the community through programs such as CPR classesand attendance at festivals and special events.191

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