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FIRE RESPONSE
Function
Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, three Battalion Chiefs are primarily responsible for the daily
operations of the Fire Response Division. This Division is the largest in the Smyrna Fire Department and
consists of 3 Captains, 12 Lieutenants, 18 Engineers and 39 certified firefighters who are cross trained in
various levels of emergency medical care.
The goal of this division is to enhance the lives and well- being of the citizens by promoting incident
response, safety, training, accountability , community risk reduction and professional dev elopment for
field personnel. The Response Division staffs 3 Engine companies, 2 Truck companies as well as specialty
units including 2 Rescues and tactical medical response.
In conjunction with the Fire Prevention and Training Divisions, members of the Response Division
cooperatively participate in community based public education / fire prevention programs, in-service
training, pre-incident planning, facility, and equipment maintenance/inspection activities.
Major Goals & Objectives
1. Prepare and execute excellent public safety response to our Smyrna Citizens through the
following:
• Improve response times.
• Quality patient care.
2. Successfully implement and execute life safety prevention programs through the following:
• Pre-Incident Planning and Fire Hydrant Program
• Gear cleaning and inspection program
• Health and Safety Initiatives involving newly established Health and Safety Officer
3. Continue to ensure performance benchmarks are improving within the Response Division
Performance Measures
• ISO Rating Schedule (CRR)
• Response Times
• NFPA Guidelines
• National Fire Incident Reporting System
• Agency Accreditation self-assessment
• Community Risk Assessment
• Standards of Cover
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