The Hart County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to providing the best possible service to the Public, property owners, and the volunteer firefighters. In 2004, the Hart County Board of Commissioners has budgeted for resources to improve our volunteer fire department operations. In addition, it is goal of the Hart County Board of Commissioners to maintain our current ISO rating. This year additional resources allocated to the volunteer fire department include the hiring of two full time firemen to manage the workload and required tasks as outlined in this plan.

In summary, the duties and tasks to be accomplished include:

Two full-time firefighters will be hired to accomplish the tasks outlined above and in Table 1. They will work out of Central Fire Station where they will respond to all dispatches for the Fire Department from 911E. The building will accommodate a locked office with all appropriate office equipment, to include: Computer and printer, fax machine, telephones, and miscellaneous office supplies.

The two new firefighters will be full time under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The first priority will be fighting fires during Mnday to Friday8-5, however they will also be responsible testing and inspections to maintain fire-fighting equipment in accordance with ISO and government regulations. They will provide copies of Fire Reports to victims and insurance agents as necessary and will respond to inquiries from the public. When both firefighters are away from the office, voice-mail will record incoming phone messages. The firefighters will respond to these recorded calls upon return to the office. When away from the office, pagers will be provided to receive emergency pages.

They will receive all necessary training as firefighters and any other required training when these events become available. They will acquire sufficient training in all aspects of firefighting and Fire Department record-keeping. They will also be responsible for maintaining records from the Fire stations and for ensuring that all training is up to date so that the ISO rating is maintained. They will provide additional training to the Fire Departments when they are capable of providing such training. They will also coordinate the periodic training that the County hires to conduct additional training that they are not capable to be able to provide.

The Firemen will also be responsible for ensuring that the fire stations routinely maintain their equipment and aid in the transportation of the equipment for servicing when needed.

Table 1, lists the tasks with time required for each task.

The primary purpose of the Hart County Board of Commissioners providing full time firemen is for, maintaining the current ISO rating, providing service to the volunteer firemen, and providing service to the public. To ensure that goals are being met, the County Administrator will be provided routine feedback including quarterly reports and accompanying data for the goals as established for maintaining the ISO rating, serving the volunteer firefighters, serving the public, and accomplishing the goals of the Hart County Board of Commissioners as outlined in Table 1.

A progress summary of this information will be presented by the County Administrator to the Hart County Board of Commissioners to evaluate the achievement of the goals set.

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