FY2024 adopted budget book — official finance index

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FIRE ADMINISTRATION 
Function 
The Fire Chief, appointed by and accountable to the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna, serves as 
the highest-ranking officer in the organization. The F ire Chief is responsible for aligning all department 
functions with the vision of the city by developing a strategy to accomplish the goals of the city. The Fire 
Chief is responsible for developing the annual operating budget,  implementing the strategic plan and 
Compliance/Standards. The Deputy Fire Chief serves under the direction of the  Fire Chief and is 
responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative functions of the department as well as interacting 
with other internal and external stakeholders. The Deputy Fire Chief also performs as the head of the fire 
department in the absence of the Fire Chief. 
 
Major Goals & Objectives 
1. Effectively execute and manage the adopted budget for all divisions in FY 2024  
2. Evaluate and execute the 3 initiatives put forth by the Leadership of the Smyrna Fire 
Department 
• Achieve applicant status in the Accreditation process 
• Community Risk Assessment completed, and recommendations presented to Mayor and 
Council 
• Build upon and develop the professional development framework that drives clarity and 
growth for our department.  
3. Update and propose the SFD strategic plan 
4. Improve the awareness of the community outreach programs established by SFD  
 
Performance Measures 
• Accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence 
• NFPA Guidelines 
• ISO rating schedule (CRR) 
• Community Risk Assessment 
• Standards of Cover 
• Agency Accreditation self-assessment 
 
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