FY2024 adopted budget book — official finance index

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 
Function 
The Smyrna Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) serves as a division within the fire department. 
SEMA acts as the central coordinating point for Federal, State, Local, and private stakeholders in 
reference to disasters, major emergencies, and community crises. SEMA has served as a major role in 
community resiliency through plans development, hazard analysis, community outreach, and conducting 
trainings and exercises. SEMA is also responsible for certain infrastructure such as the Emergency 
Operations Center and the Outdoor Warning Sirens. As a division in the fire department, SEMA is 
managed by the EMA Director (Fire Chief), Deputy EMA Director (Deputy Fire Chief), and the Emergency 
Management Specialist.  
 
Major Goals & Objectives 
1. Continue development of department level continuity of operations plans as well as a citywide 
continuity of government plan through the collaborative efforts of the Unified Planning 
Committee. 
2. Sponsor and deliver the pilot Smyrna Safe Business Initiative for local small businesses leaders. 
3. Deliver operations-based and discussion-based training and exercise opportunities to city 
personnel. 
Performance Measures 
• Number of community outreach programs offered 
• Number of training and exercise opportunities offered 
• Continuity of Operations plans development for all city departments 
• ISO rating schedule (CRR)  
• Community Risk Assessment 
• Standards of Cover 
• Agency Accreditation self-assessment 
 
 
 
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