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Fire Department
TO: Fire Service Task Force
FROM: T. John Cunningham, Fire Chief
DATE: Monday, April 16, 2012
SUBJECT: April 18, 2012 Discussion Topics
ATTACH: Sample strategic plan (initiatives, goals and objectives from the
Alameda County Fire Department)
The goal of our upcoming meeting is to begin laying the foundation for the development of
the strategic plan. Below is additional background material pertaining to the three discussion
topics on the agenda.
5.1: Core values and vision
The ultimate goal of the Task Force is to create a working strategic plan that will provide a
blueprint for the future. The end result will be a list of actionable initiatives and objectives
that will guide management and administration to make future policy, budget and personnel
decisions. Before we begin the process of putting initiatives and objectives to paper,it is
important that we come up with a baseline list of core values and a shared vision of where
we want to go. For instance,what do our city policy makers expect of the fire department?
When someone calls 911,what is the level of service (such as response times) that our
customers expect?
We will use the meeting time as a brainstorming opportunity to discuss core values and a
shared vision. The intent is not so much to focus on the past but rather the future. Please
come ready to discuss what core values you see as being important to not only the fire
department but, most importantly, to the customers we serve.
5.2: Initiatives and goals
Our first two meetings led to some great discussion. What also began to come to fruition, at
least in a primitive form, are initiatives and possible objectives to be included in the
completed strategic plan. For instance, there was a shared consensus about revising the City
Code to reflect today's city governance structure and to take a fresh look at the department's
organizational chart(including span of control, succession, etc.).
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Compiling a list of initiatives and goals will be one of the most important components of the
final strategic plan. Initiatives and goals will enable the team to come up with actionable
objectives. The objectives will provide management and administration direction and will be
the actionable items within the plan itself. The result will produce the desired outcome(s).
As we discuss certain topics,it will provide an opportunity to begin crafting initiatives and
goals. The development of initiatives and goals will primarily be left up to the Task Force as
a whole with supporting background information and recommendations from
subcommittees. Subcommittees will be tasked with bringing forth suggested objectives to
support the initiatives and goals that have been defined by the Task Force.
CORE VALUES AND VISION
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Define . Desired
Define Goal(s)
Inaauve(s} y;, Outcomes)
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One thing to keep in mind is that the strategic plan is for the future (i.e. 1-10 years). Some
objectives may be purposely vague, such as "identify future fire station locations" because
there may be no immediate need and,as such, their completion dates may be a few years out.
Other objectives may be more specific and have immediate actionable items, such as
"increase firefighter staffing levels." In those instances, subcommittees may bring forward
supplemental information and a recommended plan of action for implementation (i.e. a
revised organizational chart). Disclaimer.-the previously mentioned objectives were provided as samples
only.
5.3: Subcommittee Formation
Based on the aforementioned meeting goal (develop one or two initiatives), subcommittee(s)
will be formed to begin the process of developing objective(s). Part of this process will be to
bring forward research and background material pertaining to the initiative and goal(s) that
have been established by the Task Force. Each subcommittee will have a chairperson.
Subcommittees may, and in some instances, should,involve other parties (i.e. other
firefighters or community members).
I realize that there are some scheduling conflicts with some of the upcoming meetings. If
you are unable to attend the meeting this Wednesday and have comments you wish to share,
please call or email me with your thoughts. It is important that your thoughts are shared
with the Task Force even in your absence.
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The team developed a specific set of strategic initiatives that will serve as the focus for the
organization's Strategic Plan:
• Staffing: Operations • Dispatch Consolidations
• Staffing: Administrative Services • Marketing
• Staffing: Fire Prevention • Workplace Diversity
• Training • Finance: Revenue Enhancement
• Internal Communications • Finance: Maintaining/Reducing
• Performance Management
Expenditures
• Finance: Long-Range Capital
• Succession Planning/Career Improvement Plan
Development
• Fire Consolidations
• Governance
• Policy Development and Decision-
Making
• Sustainability
Making
After a series of six, full day, brainstorming sessions, the planning team developed goals for
each initiative and made committee assignments to initially identify specific objectives for the
accomplishment of each goal. Once the objectives for each goal were reviewed and refined by
the Strategic Planning Team, the committees were charged with the development of
operational plans for each objective.
The strategic initiatives, goals and objectives are detailed in the following pages. As the project
continues forward, operational plans will be developed that will define detailed tasks and
timelines to be used to accomplish each goal. The operational plans will be made available once
they are completed.
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Strategic Initiatives, Goals, and Objectives
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Operational Staffing rd ss the tmme d ate and n rr operational wing steeds o f the D
and xonttnunities`tne serve ° is initiatt wtll ensur that adettltat and appropriate staffing
levels lrco eandspe ializedsevic aremaint itedfore achofstartwtttmunittesinaccordancewith
thetr+d ertratned ev+ lofser e. T hesestaf inglevelsandspecialtyposttionswillbedetermined,aid
allocated in a nner at ansur s maximutrrt el i3iveness a�tei effictency'-
Committee: T.J.Welch* Joe Baldwin Dan Benfield
Dave Lord Dan O'Hara Rob Schnepp
Managing Chief: Dave Rocha
Goal Provide�appt riate and efficient staffing for operations and specialized s toinclude
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1. Determine minimum daily staffing needs for all operational and specialty positions.
Completion: First Quarter 2010t
2. Identify cost efficiencies within staffing(of specialty positions).
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Completion: Second Quarter 2010
4. Develop method to implement staffing plan.
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Administrative staffin Sall rstrr pr ap i adrrrlrrist rative portfunctions
amariner`brat +actor lan} with local: state,fedeeral and:contractual requirements Th services,
will be l n pnarketl uirtlr industry best pra ices and stabs slate and business practice sta ndards
that willensirraate: astafin D rie s practices acidecono es.ofscale.are"ittaintainerla::.;:' ;
Committee: Admin Services Director* Sue Beville Lisa Hisatomi
Marla Blagg*(pro tern) Aisha Knowles HR Manager
Managing Chief: Dave Lord
Goal: rovide pr staffingfor,admini ra vesuppor and determineoptinalworkload
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1. Hire Administrative Services Director and Human Resources Officer Yo evaluate
workloads,staffing levels, and work processes.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
2. Determine and define minimum qualifications and desirable training for all non-
safety classifications.
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3. Develop benchmarking standards for non-safety classifications to include
performance standards.
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Fire Pt , Staffing will p t d e a clew lineation,and understanding of mandated cote service
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levels and subsequentstaffing that mist be;provided for all 19001ctions in accords a with local,state
and federalsmandate .. In addition.a comp lsive list f service options and ae ampan ng staf ing:
levels anitl costs will be created a d,validated for utili anon ivy c �munitie serve by t he 4 A:.:
Committee: Bonnie Terra* Darrell Jones Scott McMillan
Bob Snodgrass Aisha Knowles(ad hoc for Objective 6)
Managing Chief: Sheldon Gilbert
iGoal Provide appropr*tte and sustainable fire prevention services to meet the cxmtmunities'
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1. Establish and define core and enhanced levels of service.
Completion: Second Quarter 2010
2. Determine appropriate staffing for identified core and optional service levels.
Completion: First Quarter 2010
3. Define minimum KSAs(knowledge,skills, and abilities)for all Fire Prevention
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4. Identify partial and full funding models for staffing/service levels.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
5. Develop and review guidelines to ensure that Fire Prevention processes remain
current, timely, and customer service driven.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
6. Create community outreach strategy to engage and inform community in Fire
Prevention process.
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Init€ative4 Training
Training pert vlded lry the will ensure ttrat emergency rest' rse workforce is maintained Ina state:;
readiness and competency that wilt result in smooth safe and a cient emergency and nor-emergent
operations aril training wills tie conducted in a manner that meets local,state and federal mandates as
well as tine unique creeds and services req Jireed by our communities 7rai ing wilt tie conducted iri'
manner'that insures consistent and fairiappltcation and accountability to eestabltshed standards y ACFO
training practices will ire conducted ih a manner that maximizes the ACFD site, economies of cale and;
dedication;to s`u perior;servi ce .
Committee: Dan Benfield* Rob Eaton Rob Schnepp
John Torres John Walsh T.1.Welch
Managing Chief: Dave Rocha
Goal Conduct a compr ive review tf current training prograiis to insure consistency and
apl priatenes
1. Define minimum KSAs(knowledge,skills, and abilities)for basic operational services and
specialized operational services(aka Performance Standards).
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
2. Insure consistent standards and processes for remediation of probationary employees,
specialized services, and tenured employees(aka Performance Improvement Process
"PIP").
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
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aareas for improvement and efficiency.
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4. Identify ways to streamline, improve, and automate the training documentation
processes.
Completion: Fourth Quarter 2010
5. Automate(electronically)and centralize training documentation process.
Completion: Fourth Quarter 2015
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i ternal communications t will#re conducted;in a man ne that utilizes all reasonable means available*ti:go iNcE,Entail.Nilialliw:;;N:Aig;
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communication methods and policies vwill be reviewed and compared to,industry best pract for
e#feehvene ;and appropriateness 'the D will establish andi tilize,all means of commun cation in a
manner that will ensure cooperation and coordination at ail levels of the orgarnization while ensuring
adeq to informationris flowing:up and down tale chain of command and appropriate feedback la rps
are in placeto'ensure appropriate and timely action is taken on issues . .
Goall Committee: Scott Doan* Michael Abele Rob Eaton
Gary Linney
Managing Chief: Dave Lord
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most efficient and effective manner.
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Goal2 Committee: Gary Linney* Michael Abele Scott Doan
Rob Eaton Aisha Knowles
Managing Chief: Dave Lord
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Plan updates.
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performance for alt positions in the arganization Standards utll be reasonable and developed in a
cir laborrative and inclussive manner arnd result an the highest quality and'effective services pos bsile
Standards will ba{dearly communicated to';all members of the departmer t and enforced in a fair and
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Committee: Dan O'Hara* Joe Baldwin Dan Benfield
Sue Beville HR Manager
Managing Chief: Dave Lord
Goal reate a cultu a that ensures accountability and fa irnw th laugh att all levels of fire
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1. Ensure there are recognized standards for all positions in the organization.
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Initiative? Succession Planning/Career Developlt a€►t
The D will be pn o rg za`ti that provides a wide ranee of malties farts members
to succ sf lly compete and fiill a variety of posiitipns at all level of the organization Phese
opportunities for advancement) rill include training;,' mentorship and program and pro ct;
rpportunities fair future leaders and managers to utilize anti!develop weir shill to their elf
Committee Rob Eaton* Dan Benfield Marla Blagg
Ronald Figuera Aisha Knowles Charles Palmer
Rob Schnepp John Walsh HR Manager
Managing Chief: Dave Lord
Gael Develop ACED personnel to their Test... .. . onal potential
1. Establish and implement succession planning process.
Completion: Fourth Quarter 2010
2. Establish a mentoring/shadowing program for all positions within the ACFD.
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Completion: Fourth Quarter 2010
4. Refine/review process for appointing staff captains.
Completion: Third Third Quarter 2010
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Initiative 8-Fire Consoliidations i
`he D will tuletse to be an indu +lea ier in regional fig pr stection by remonstrating its ability to
adapt,grow and m main flexibility and innovation before, durlrg and after expanding service delivery
levels Thi wi he a rsrnplish d thr ugh a stsr aOA? Cassessment, 0,,gplpirstopolli]gro,
benahrlaa'ri irrg'proc sithat vrillbe itlli ed iri the analyses of future ire service conitractns'#or service.:..
Committee: Alan Evans* Michael Abele All ACs
Finance Rep(TBD) Admin Services Director
Managing Chief: Sheldon Gilbert
Oh;Goal del i� ize a Night ua ,comer ensive,and consistent t Ip pin and
:._l..i! :.. mplementng ede . . consolidations,.
1. Establish internal and external benchmarking thresholds that validate necessary
staffing levels based on the addition of new members.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
2. Create a resource requirement matrix on a per capita and/or per unit basis to
determine supply and service requirements for growth and consolidations.
Completion:
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3. Develop a consolidation compatibility assessment that identifies immediate and
long-term integration measures for organizations consolidating with the ACFD.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
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the AC d} will con roue to bean nduslry;leader tn; egi tal fire dispatching and mmunication ,by
demonstrating i ability to adapt,grow ar t maintain#ICE#ility dad innovation r ,dunngate der
expanding searvice'tdelivier levels.t this will be accomplished throughta standardized assessment,
implementation and benchmarking process that>will bee utilited;in the analysis of€uture dispatch arid,
communicatron�con tractsforservic .
Committee: Chuck Berdan* Scott Doan Dispatch Supervisor(TBN)
Dispatcher(TBN)
Managing Chief: Dave Lord
Goal Develop and utilue a high quality,comprehet ve,and consistent pro m pursuing and
{rr tlem tingfir dispatch consolidations
1. Establish internal and external benchmarking thresholds that validate necessary
staffing levels based on the addition of new member agencies.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
cu 2. Create a resource requirement matrix on a per capita,per unit and call volume basis
to determine supply and service requirements.
0 Completion: Third Quarter 2010
3. Develop a consolidation compatibility assessment that identifies immediate and
long-term integration measures for growth.
Completion: Third Quarter 2010
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f arket ng the A will~be anongoing initiative that will pet cally address the key stakeholder
groupsand�omize,messainganz key.FOrrlmunicationpointsfor a hstakeholder' hetue,benefits
ofa regional fire trotection m del can only be realized through accurate: timely and appropriate'
market g t benefits and ommuncation strategehaceary articulate nd p tma
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Committee: Aisha Knowles* Rob Eaton John Torres
James Watkins
Managing Chief: Sheldon Gilbert
Goal 1: Develop a rpwrlseti g strategy that articulates core messages targeted far each key
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1. Identify current stakeholders and the core messages that should be currently
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2. Define and develop Department core messages for each identified stakeholder
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1. Define and develop a standard ACFD brand template for web,social media and
printed documents.
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2. Identify all ACFD brochures and documentation to reflect the new ACFD standard
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Initiative 111 Wo . Diversity
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biggest str ngthis the synergy:credibilityand com unity accessthat yes from eing Aiverseand:
proactive public safetyaeencrthatisatrue;communityember The Discommi elt celebrating
aid discussing mar strength o#.diversity at all levels,of i organ tion and maintain a proactive
approach to=ensuring we establish acid maintain a high vet of cultural;;competency-that results;iti'
entranced rvice deli ry tti.our communi
Committee: Aisha Knowles* Rob Eaton Ronald Figuera
Eric Moore Jim Watkins Other Members(3 or 4,TBD)
Managing Chief: Sheldon Gilbert
Goal stablis Sustain,and a safe,oopen forum to discuss artd address diversity within
tae Alameda County f iepa tent " r
1. Identify dates to hold Department forums to discuss topics •of diversity within the
ACFD.
Completion: Fourth Quarter 2010
2. Develop a working group of members that are interested in working on diversity
topics in the ACFD and will meet quarterly with Executive Management.
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Initiative i2 Finance Revenue Enhancement
IThe ACFD committed tit bl ipendt�'rlaint aintngeprogressiveandmeasurablebustnessplanthat
will ensure'the established'regional fire pr section model provides an enhanced level of serf and
rmaximu m cyst savings'to alt cort munittes served The A D will be,working witty alt our jurisdictions to
establish pr orities apd strategies as they relate to revenue en}anc ement,cost reduction and sharing
and capital.'eplacementand planning
Committee: Lisa Hisatomi* Jess Anderson Marla Blagg
Dave Lord Pete Pegadiotes Rob Schnepp
Admin Services Director
Managing Chiefs: Sheldon Gilbert Dave Rocha
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1. Identify fees and billing potential for existing core services provided by ACFD.
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2. Identify contracts and new services that will create revenue in excess of cost to
benefit communities served by ACFD.
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v 3. Actively pursue revenue-generated partnerships with public and private entities to
create revenues and service level enhancement
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4. Actively pursue obtaining grant funding alternatives from local, state, and federal
agencies for administration, operation, training, and capital improvements.
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5. Continue to expand and explore new contract services.
Completion:
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Into tive 13 Finance:Maintaining/Reding�tditures
he A D is cptttrrrltted to estabi 9ng hod maintarning progressive arrtl measurable business f an that
41f ensat t establrshed r gi r al Fire protection model provi s an enhanced level of service and'
maximum:c st savrngs to all communities served The A D will..ae working with alt our jurisdictions tn.
establish priorrties end strategies hi:,they relate to revenue hancement,;cost reductior and sharing
and ca pital'�eplacement arlr#planning
Committee: Lisa Hisatomi* Mark Bennett Chuck Berdan
Alan Evans Ti.. Welch Admin Services Director
Managing Chiefs: Sheldon Gilbert Dave Rocha
Goal: Find cost efflcrencies/redactrons that would offset anticipated irevenue reductions at
var(ous levels
1. Implement internal and external cost sharing strategies that reduce costs to
jurisdictions served by ACFD.
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4. Develop and implement an unfunded liability funding plan for all jurisdictions to
reduce Other Post Employment Benefits(OPEB)cost.
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Initiative id Finance:Long-Range Cap l I v raent Plan
The ACFD is committed to establishing anti maintaining progressive end measurable business glare that
well ensure'the established regional the protection model r svides an enhar ed ier l of s rvice and
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maximum cost savings "''all corn mwmties serve£ Thy Dwell#re workin with all uiur jurisdictions to
stablish rrities and strate ies as they relate tea revenue en#an errtent cast redu dart and sharing
and capita replacment'and'plai ring...
Committee: Lisa Hisatomi* Jess Anderson Alan Evans
Pete Pegadiotes John Walsh Admin Services Director
Managing Chiefs: Sheldon Gilbert Dave Rocha
Coal Establish ng range capital Irpprovement f Witt ensure statewf the art
infrastru Band`timelyreplacementofiaptalequipmenttoensureemergency
response capability of ACFD
1. Develop and implement an amortization replacement schedule for all capital assets.
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4. Establish appropriate internal service funding for fixed asset acquisitions and
replacements.
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lnitiativ 15 D lopment elsd C�dxion Maktng
The A will continue to work ^with the Board f Directors, recut l Management Oversight.
rnrrrrtt e, Fire Advisorh� Commission�� doter stakeha l's tri, nsure policy deve optmMent and
decisio making far theAtCFi> .nits iii the appropriate,lo l control,operational effe ivenessand ost
arat nt Mg€o# # t1 ;' I Fie sevte'de ive ': :stettt
Goal 1 Committee: Jess Anderson* Marla Blagg Scott Doan
Lisa 11 isatomi Chuck Palmer
Managing Chief: Sheldon Gilbert
sal J3tt�ze ad mpnistrative suppo #hat are rtlttst efficient nd rr►eet the current
and'futurenosofttj ACFt3
1. Conduct evaluation of current out-sourced administrative and support services that can
be provided more efficiently by ACFD.
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Completion: First Quarter 2011
2. Adjust and implement administrative and support services identified by the "current
0 services"evaluation process conducted in Objective 1.
Completion: First Quarter 2015
Goal 2 Committee: Robb Schnepp* Jess Anderson Chuck Berdan
Dave Rocha John Torres
Managing Chief: Sheldon Gilbert
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1. Benchmark existing regional fire protection policy development and decision-making
models.
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2. Work with the Board of Supervisors, Executive Management Oversight Committee
'EMOC'and the Fire Advisory Commission to identify preferred policy development and
mdecision-making models.
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3. Recommend for approval the optimal governance and decision-making model.
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Initiative 1b Sustamability a
The MAP POSISFYIETOSiOS n twill take a pr ctive approach ter develop and irtplement,
strategies which contribute to energy conservation and environmental awareness by utilizing existing
mil, state,,and #edema policies and standards ' Sustains l *strategies°will be°reasonable'acid
develop m a coda borativ many er resnh gin r duction of our t o footprint
Committee: Alan Evans* Marla Blagg Aisha Knowles
Dan O'Hara
Managing Chief: Demetrious Shaffer
Goal SDevelo a sustainabi yv sta gy that bates to energy ,conservation and
nviranmen awareness in ACS'
1. Identify existing conservation strategies to determine current status within the
organization.
Completion:4th quarter 2010
2. Identify new conservation strategies for departmental implementation.
Completion: 2nd quarter 2011
3. Identify environmental impact of fire department activities.
g Completion:4th quarter 2010
4. Utilize green building techniques in all new construction, repairs, and maintenance.
Completion: 4`h quarter 2010
S. Establish a reporting system to measures the impact of reducing our carbon footprint
within the organization.
Completion:4`h
quart er ter 2011
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