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The primary function of the Support Services
Division is to provide logistical support to the
Department’s Fire Suppression units, Emergency
Medical Services, special function apparatuses,
and equipment to keep them in a state of
readiness for safe and efficient response to all
emergencies.
The Support Services Division is responsible for
the acquisition of all operational supplies.
This Division provides logistical support for
all operational and staff functions.
The Support Services Division is divided into
six (6) sections or areas of responsibilities:
Administration
This Section is responsible for managing,
coordinating, and maintaining the budget for the
entire Division. The division administers ninety
(90) percent of the Fire Department's operating
budget. The Administration section is also
responsible for the specifications involving the
apparatuses and equipment purchased for the
entire Department.
Fire Garage
The Fire Garage is responsible for providing the
necessary preventative maintenance, repairs, and
modifications to all emergency fire apparatuses
and firefighting equipment. The Department’s
fleet consists of eleven (11) first line pumpers,
three (3) first line aerials, four (4) first
line squirts, twenty-three (23) first line
rescue units, twenty (20) special apparatuses,
and fourteen (14) spare apparatuses. This
Section maintains an adequate inventory on hand
of the tools, parts, and equipment necessary to
accomplish its mission.
Logistics
Logistics is responsible for firefighting,
rescue equipment and supplies, uniforms,
protective equipment, station housekeeping
supplies, and stationery supplies. Logistics
provides the specifications for the equipment
and supplies procured and ensures adequate
inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies for
efficient operations.
Capital Improvement
Projects
This Section is responsible for the Department’s
capital projects, including, but not limited to:
construction of new fire stations, major repair
or modification of existing fire stations (such
as roof repairs or replacements), installation
of new flooring, kitchens and bathrooms, and the
replacement of major appliances.
Facilities Maintenance
Facilities Maintenance is responsible for the
routine maintenance and repair of all Fire-
Rescue facilities. This includes painting, minor
structural repairs, minor plumbing work,
air-conditioning maintenance and repairs, and
other work involved in keeping the fire station
and other department facilities up and running.
Quality Management Program
This Program is responsible for quality
management of the Fire Garage operations and its
related functions. It is also responsible for
developing performance and design specifications
for new vehicles and equipment.
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