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City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 132 FIRE Administration Emergency Medical Services Operations Prevention Training Emergency Management Services Fire Grants ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 133 City of Laramie FY 2013 Budget Fire 47.0 37.3 6.6 2.0 0.8 0.3 6.0 Percent of Fire Budget Alloted to Each Division FY 2013 Administration Emergency Medical Services Operations Prevention Training Emergency Management Services Fire Grants Total Fire Budget $5,567,587 Administration $2,614,175 Operations $368,696 Prevention $108,643 Training $43,475 Fire Grants $335,310 Emergency Medical Services $2,078,515 Emergency Management Services $18,773 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 134 City of Laramie FY 2014 Budget Fire 46.6 42.2 6.6 2.0 0.7 0.3 1.5 Percent of Fire Budget Alloted to Each Division FY 2014 Administration Emergency Medical Services Operations Prevention Training Emergency Management Services Fire Grants Total Fire Budget $5,569,013 Administration $2,597,478 Operations $367,526 Prevention $111,391 Training $38,050 Fire Grants $85,000 Emergency Medical Services $2,350,383 Emergency Management Services $19,185 ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 135 City of Laramie Fire Administration Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The Laramie Fire Department, founded by act of the Town Council in August 1872, is one of only five full-time career/professional fire departments in Wyoming. Laramie has an Insurance Service Office fire insurance class rating of 3/9, one of the best ratings in the state. Personnel Management LFD seeks to maintain a well-trained staff of fire professionals by focusing on training in fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, vehicle extrication, rescue, fire prevention and education. All hiring, promotions and discipline are governed by Wyoming State Civil Service law as administered by the Laramie Fire Civil Service Commission. Administrative Staff The Administrative Staff of the Fire Department consists of three members; The Chief, Administrative Assistant, and the Emergency Medical Services Secretary/Medical Grants Coordinator. The other divisions of responsibility within the department are Operations, Training, EMS, and Fire Prevention - Life Safety / Code Enforcement. The department staffs three shifts of personnel for emergency response. Achieving sufficient staffing to operate emergency response call volumes out of 3 stations is an on-going challenge. A Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency Response (SAFER) grant has been secured from the United States Fire Administration to assist with the funding of three out of the 45 positions for line that are currently funded. Other sources of revenue supplementing the general fund and contributing to the staffing for emergency response come from agreements with the Rural Fire District and IMH for services rendered. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Fire Department is pursuing grants for the 2013 fiscal year totaling more than $1,900,000. It is expected that additional grant funding opportunities will present themselves during the year. Grants secured during the last fiscal year total nearly $750,000 dollars. Our mission is the preservation of life and property through aggressive professional service. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 136 City of Laramie Fire Administration Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 201-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED Staffing Grants: LFD has a SAFER, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, grant from the United States Fire Administration totaling over $350,000 towards personnel expenses for three firefighters over five years. This grant is scheduled to expire in June of 2013 – bringing the last withdrawals of the award in this coming fiscal year. Equipment Grants: A SLIB grant for an ambulance replacement resulted in revenue of $88,921.50 against expenses of $29,640.50. Another SLIB grant was awarded for the replacement of Engine #7 – which is a Class A Pumper that is co-owned with the Rural Fire District The total cost of this project is near $500,000. The cost share is - $250,000 SLIB Grant, $125,000 Fire District, $125,000 City. Operational Grants: LFD has acquired and applies for a variety of grants for on-going operations. A grant for $100,000 was awarded by the State of Wyoming Office of Homeland Security for operations and sustainment of our Regional Emergency Response Team. A current grant application is on file nearing $40,000 for personal protective equipment that is awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Application has been made for Consensus SLIB monies for replacement of 2 ambulances over the next 2 fiscal years, and the department is pursuing revenue / grant assistance for replacement of the drill tower/burn room which will be a project nearing $1,500,000. BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Using the Emergency Medical Services Study, negotiate new agreement with IMH – operational efficiencies Continue to recruit and retain high quality, professional, and trained staff for the Department Promote fiscal responsibility within the department – develop alternate budgetary plans anticipating decrease in revenue Secure grant funding for replacement MS 142 and 149 Secure AFG award for personal protective equipment Funding partnership with UW – continue to communicate need for fire prevention activities on campus Use ISO rating survey for future planning Expand smoke detector residential safety program – maintaining partnership with state Public and media awareness and training Evaluation of National Accreditation Program – fire and EMS Ordinance – 2012 International Fire Code Develop Fire Rehab Team from the Medical Reserve Corp Secure funding for a drill tower / burn room RERT maintenance Evaluation of a comprehensive emergency response model entailing both EMS and Fire ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 137 City of Laramie Fire Administration Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $2,399,170 $2,547,193 $2,440,608 $2,583,936 $2,495,186 $2,558,485 Contractual $51,225 $28,104 $90,479 $77,703 $30,549 $30,549 Materials & Supplies $28,415 $6,220 $28,436 $19,707 $8,440 $8,444 Capital Equipment $73,500 - $103,300 $5,538 $80,000 - Capital Obligations - $274,631 - - - - Total $2,552,310 $2,856,148 $2,662,823 $2,686,884 $2,614,175 $2,597,478 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 138 City of Laramie Fire Administration Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $2,495,186 (95.4%) $30,549 $8,440 $80,000 Fire Administration Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment $2,558,485 (98.5%) $30,549 $8,444 Fire Administration Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 139 City of Laramie Emergency Medical Services Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The Emergency Medical Services Division is a partnership between Ivinson Memorial Hospital and the City of Laramie. Under terms of the agreement, the Laramie Fire Department Emergency Medical Service (EMS) provides full-service advanced life support ambulance response and transport county-wide. The hospital receives all proceeds generated by the service and pays the city a fee to help defray the cost of providing the service. This contract is currently under evaluation with the intent of developing a more updated partnership model. Fire Department EMS personnel are dual/role, rotating duties between firefighting and ambulance service. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Increased the number of Laramie Fire Department Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) through recruiting and training Enhanced the quality of area EMS delivery by training EMT-Paramedic students from LCCC Upgraded to state-of-the-art circulatory and ventilatory resuscitation equipment and protocols In conjunction with Ivinson Memorial Hospital, secured a contract with Fitch and Associates to evaluate and make recommendations on our EMS business model, service delivery, and service structure Executed ambulance replacement project for one Type III ambulance BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Negotiate with Ivinson Memorial Hospital to develop a more current and efficient business relationship. Continue to provide professional development and training opportunities within the Division. Promote fiscal responsibility within the division. Continue ambulance fleet replacement on a regular schedule including replacement of two Type I ambulances. Continue implementation “paperless” patient care reporting to streamline distribution of data, improve security of patient information, and limit the liability of contact with blood-borne pathogens. Our mission is the preservation of life and property through aggressive professional service. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 140 City of Laramie Emergency Medical Services Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES CONTINUED Increase certification of five EMT-Basic members to EMT-Advanced to enhance service delivery. The EMT- Advanced curriculum will be offered as a pilot program in conjunction with Wyoming State EMS Office. Test and evaluate “districted” EMS service delivery. Develop current performance benchmarks to drive future service delivery. DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $1,582,054 $1,491,500 $1,762,342 $1,679,698 $1,793,664 $2,075,350 Contractual $48,060 $170,633 $44,420 $46,814 $41,420 $43,420 Materials & Supplies $44,950 $26,144 $42,050 $31,086 $30,502 $30,963 Capital Equipment $132,286 ($107,100) $139,250 - $212,929 $200,650 Capital Obligations - $64,888 - - - - Total $1,807,350 $1,646,065 $1,988,062 $1,757,598 $2,078,515 $2,350,383 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 141 City of Laramie Emergency Medical Services Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $1,793,664 (86.3%) $41,420 $30,502 $212,929 (10.2%) Emergency Medical Services Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment $2,075,350 (88.3%) $43,420 $30,963 $200,650 Emergency Medical Services Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 142 City of Laramie Fire Operations Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW Fire Suppression Services The Fire Department responds to calls from areas within the city limits and the Rural Fire District 24 hours per day, year round. Fire suppression is provided in the city limits with a minimum of three engines, one ladder truck, one ambulance, and a chief officer. A minimum of one engine provides service outside the city limits. Structure and wild-land services are provided in partnership with Albany County Fire District #1 covering approximately 2,400 square miles in the southern half of the county. Apparatus and Equipment Maintenance The Fire Department maintains a fleet of four structure engines, two wildland engines, a ladder truck, five ambulances, one command/communications vehicle, a hazardous materials trailer, a regional response hazardous materials tractor/trailer unit and five staff vehicles. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ongoing hydrant testing throughout the City Ongoing hose and rescue equipment testing Ongoing pump testing to maintain certification Ongoing aerial testing to maintain certification Submitted grant application for funding from Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Accepted a State of Wyoming State Lands Investment Board grant for replacing Engine-7 Ongoing Station maintenance and upkeep: Station Apparatus Floor replacement and bay painting Station # 2: Window replacement upstairs and outside landscaping drainage issues addressed Extensive surplus list established from items within LFD storage areas Hired, trained, equipped and placed 9 new firefighters on-line Ongoing fleet maintenance Development of equipment maintenance and tracking program Ongoing development of HAZ-MAT Teams and Regional Response Teams Our mission is the preservation of life and property through aggressive professional service. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 143 City of Laramie Fire Operations Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continue to provide professional development and training opportunities within the Department Continue to recruit and retain high quality, professional, and trained staff for the Department Engine-7 built to specifications, delivered and put into service within the LFD fleet Station 2 additional bay evaluation process Review, revision and updating of department Standard Operating Procedure and Departmental policies Review, revision and updating of Fire Response Districts Standard Operating Procedures, and associated policies Continue to pursue grant opportunities Promote fiscal responsibility within the division DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $30,716 $7,108 $30,098 $39,379 $30,155 $30,155 Contractual $92,475 $129,419 $289,084 $291,407 $148,414 $148,930 Materials & Supplies $116,275 $99,645 $113,018 $96,227 $145,977 $144,981 Capital Equipment $28,200 $22,910 $67,774 $82,916 $44,150 $43,460 Capital Obligations - $41,307 - - - - Total $267,666 $300,389 $499,974 $509,929 $368,696 $367,526 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 144 City of Laramie Fire Operations Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $30,155 $148,414 (40.3%) $145,977 (39.6%) $44,150 (12.0%) Fire Operations Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment $30,155 $148,930 (40.5%) $144,981 (39.4%) $43,460 (11.8%) Fire Operations Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 145 City of Laramie Fire Prevention Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW Fire prevention focuses on providing instructional information to the public about practices that reduce the risk of fires and other safety hazards. This is accomplished through presentations in public schools, station tours, and displays for Freedom Has a Birthday as well as service clubs and Laramie-area stores. Fire prevention and life safety division consists of two members; Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal. The division is responsible for fire safety inspections and plan reviews. The City of Laramie operates under the International Fire Code, 2006 Edition with anticipation of the adoption of the 2012 Edition. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Life Safety and Fire Prevention Division is involved with life and fire safety at a variety of community events throughout the course of the year. Jubilee Days Downtown Activities, Rodeo, and Concert The Farmer’s Market Freedom Has a Birthday UW Tailgate Park and sporting events Fire in the Sky community fireworks show UW Presidents Committee on Health and Safety A variety of other UW and community organization sponsored events Snowy Range Music Festival Downtown Kick Off Provide personnel for UW at Incident Command Post during athletic events Work with UW Environmental Health and Safety Director Division Code enforcement activities included: Inspections of home based and commercial daycare occupancies Inspections of community schools Our mission is the preservation of life and property through aggressive professional service. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 146 City of Laramie Fire Prevention Biennium Budget 2013-2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED Inspection of commercial properties of all types Inspection of UW fraternities and sororities Respite care inspections Solid fuel appliance inspections Review of permits for assembly events Community fire flow testing and coordination with the Public Works Department’s Utility Division Plan review, installation inspections, & acceptance testing of fire protection systems Coordination with Community Development divisions on construction & development Review and issuance of tent/open burning permits Public Education activities included: Home Safety Surveys Writing press releases related to fire incidents Freedom Has a Birthday Mock car crash at Laramie High School Fire Safety Clowns program offered to K-3 classes Fire safety education programs for the residence assistants in the UW residence halls, CERT volunteers, home health care providers, & daycare providers Fire extinguisher training programs for a variety of business organizations Home Smoke /Carbon Monoxide Detector education and installation in homes. Other Activities: Providing Home Safety Surveys to local residents in conjunction with the Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office These surveys are an opportunity to provide education and communication to improve safety within residential living areas. The WSFMO has provided the Laramie Fire Department with Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors to install in homes that do not have these devices, or have devices that are ineffective. The goal is to survey 100 homes in Laramie, with the focus on our elderly and lower income citizens with children. The surveys suggest improvements in the homes to reduce fire hazards, injury occurrence, early emergency warning, and communication/notification options. The surveys are voluntary and are not a code requirement for the residents ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 147 City of Laramie Fire Prevention Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continue to provide professional development and training opportunities within the Department Continue to recruit and retain high quality, professional, and trained staff for the Department Accelerated staff training in a variety of code enforcement and public education issues Adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code through ordinance Enhancement of commercial property and multi-family residential inspection programs Inspect 250 businesses with the goal to inspect all business in a four year period to improve ISO evaluation score Conduct 100 Home Safety Surveys of Elderly/Families with Children Work closely with the and Albany County Fire Warden to improve public education Inspect all fire hydrants in the city within a two year period to improve ISO evaluation score Continuation of the Division’s public education activities Securing a division clerical support position Attaining advanced inspection, plan examination and arson investigation certifications for division personnel Promoting the installation of fire sprinkler systems in new single family residential units Continued cooperation on code enforcement & operational issues between the University of Wyoming and the Laramie Fire Department Improve LFD Prevention website to increase availability of updated information and education Promote fiscal responsibility within the division Secure grant funding to purchase fire extinguisher training equipment DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel - - - - $93,036 $96,068 Contractual $14,755 $11,241 $13,150 $8,527 $13,150 $13,150 Materials & Supplies $2,300 $1,562 $1,800 $1,584 $2,457 $2,173 Capital Equipment - - - - - - Capital Obligations - - - - - - Total $17,055 $12,803 $14,950 $10,111 $108,643 $111,391 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 148 City of Laramie Fire Prevention Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $93,036 (85.6%) $13,150 (12.1%) $2,457 Fire Prevention Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies $96,068 (86.2%) $13,150 (11.8%) $2,173 Fire Prevention Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 149 City of Laramie Fire Training Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The fire department trains its members to handle a full range of hazardous situations. Every firefighter receives a minimum of 200 hours of fire, emergency, hazardous materials, building construction, code enforcement, disaster mitigation, supervision and equipment operation training each year. Firefighter personnel also receive a minimum of 100 hours of emergency medical service training per year. This annual training is in addition to the 500 plus hours of academy recruit training a new firefighter needs, coupled with 400 plus hours of medical training all personnel need prior to going on-line and being fully functional in our advanced life support (ALS) ambulance/fire service. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Each line firefighter received 250 hours of fire / rescue training Continued improvements in documentation and record keeping of training activities Maintained Professional Board certification of Firefighter I and Firefighter II for line personnel Received 41 % increase in additional training requests for previous year Laramie Fire Department Drill and Training grounds have several additional improvements and upgrades while making progress developing the Regional Training Facility concept Continued participation as member of Front Range Fire Consortium Certified three members as PEER Fitness Coordinators Three recruits graduated the Spring FRFC fire academy, with one attending Fall 2012 Laramie Fire hosted three certification classes: o A Car Seat Technician course with 15 LFD certifications o A Red Card (Wildland certification) course with 7 LFD certifications o A Hazardous Materials Technician course with 12 LFD certifications Maintained Pro Board Fire Instructor certifications of formal training staff Improved interoperability with ACFD #1 volunteer fire departments through joint training and cooperation Continued improvements in LFD physical training facilities Held second annual Public Appreciation Day at LFD drill grounds Our mission is the preservation of life and property through aggressive professional service. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 150 City of Laramie Fire Training Biennium Budget 2013-2014 BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED Provided Civil Service Equipment Operator promotional testing process with 15 of 18 candidates being placed on a two year eligibility list BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Ensure the health and safety of all Fire personnel Train personnel to mitigate a wide variety of emergency situations Continue to improve communications and interoperability within our response personnel and area volunteer fire departments and response agencies through education and training Continue to provide professional development and training opportunities within the Department Continue to recruit and retain high quality, professional, and trained staff for the Department Collaborate with the Laramie Community to secure structures scheduled for demolition to be used as training opportunities for the Laramie Fire Department Increase promotional testing participation and candidate competency Host an annual Red card, Child car seat, and a Hazardous Materials class Continue efforts to secure funding to replace the drill tower and burn building, both of which have far exceeded their designed life expectancy Succession training for all levels within the organization Continue to exercise fiscal responsibility within the division while supporting educational and training needs of personnel Support, coordinate and collaborate with Command Staff and Local Union through respectful and professional efforts Continue to provide superior EMS, fire, and hazard mitigation service to all ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 151 City of Laramie Fire Training Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel - - - - - - Contractual $24,750 $32,784 $24,750 $43,880 $29,550 $29,550 Materials & Supplies $11,600 $2,847 $4,500 $3,161 $8,500 $8,500 Capital Equipment - - $12,566 $7,141 $5,425 - Capital Obligations - - - - - - Total $36,350 $35,631 $41,816 $54,182 $43,475 $38,050 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 152 City of Laramie Fire Training Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $29,550 (68.0%) $8,500 (19.6%) $5,425 (12.5%) Fire Training Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment $29,550 (77.7%) $8,500 (22.3%) Fire Training Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Contractual Materials & Supplies ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 153 City of Laramie Emergency Management Services Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The responsibilities of the Emergency Management Services division of the City of Laramie Fire Department have been taken over by Albany County. The budgeted expenditures for this division in the 2013- 2014 Biennium are to cover potential siren and radio maintenance responsibilities. DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $72,238 $72,470 $81,900 $69,501 $15,123 $15,535 Contractual $6,075 $5,756 $6,075 $2,473 $3,650 $3,650 Materials & Supplies $2,650 $1,710 $2,650 $94 - - Capital Equipment - - - $61 - - Capital Obligations - $38,761 - - - - Total $80,963 $118,697 $90,625 $72,129 $18,773 $19,185 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 154 City of Laramie Emergency Management Services Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $15,123 (80.6%) $3,650 (19.4%) Emergency Management Services Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual $15,535 (81.0%) $3,650 (19.0%) Emergency Managemen Services Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 155 City of Laramie Fire Grants Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION OVERVIEW The grant accounting division within the Laramie Fire Department budget is a special purpose division designed specifically to budget to accurately track grant activities within the Laramie Fire Department. The budget within this division changes yearly and is dependent on the grants that are applied for each year. Along with annual grants, the administrative staff regularly applies for one-time grants throughout the year from a variety of donors. These grants may be from the state or federal level, and different private or public organizations. The funds that are awarded may have specific purposes or provisions attached to the award. The funds that are applied for are designed to assist the Laramie Fire Department accomplish its mission within the community and to work towards making the City of Laramie a safe community to live and visit. BIENNIUM 2011-2012 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Continuation of the Homeland Security Regional Response Team grant. SLIB grants for MS145 and Engine 7 BIENNIUM 2013-2014 OBJECTIVES Continue to apply for grants that will be a benefit to the city and county for providing adequate equipment, training and support Continue to provide professional development and training opportunities within the Department Continue to recruit and retain high quality, professional, and trained staff for the Department Our mission is the preservation of life and property through aggressive professional service. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 156 City of Laramie Fire Grants Biennium Budget 2013-2014 DIVISION BUDGET 2011 Budget 2011 Actuals 2012 Budget 2012 (YTD) Actuals* 2013 Budget 2014 Budget Personnel $369,316 $224,247 $264,091 $231,110 $229,510 - Contractual $23,100 $2,136 $23,694 $2,779 $55,200 $45,000 Materials & Supplies $8,250 $84 $8,250 $1,439 $600 - Capital Equipment $252,191 $425,771 $354,700 $100,104 $50,000 $40,000 Capital Obligations - $5,574 - - - - Total $652,857 $657,812 $650,735 $335,432 $335,310 $85,000 *Note: “2012 (YTD) Actuals” are as of 7/25/2012 and are unaudited. ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Laramie Biennial Budget 2013-2014 Page 157 City of Laramie Fire Grants Operating Budget Biennium 2013-2014 $229,510 (68.4%) $55,200 (16.5%) $600 $50,000 (14.9%) Fire Grants Operating Budget FY2013 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Personnel Contractual Materials & Supplies Capital Equipment $45,000 (52.9%) $40,000 (47.1%) Fire Grants Operating Budget FY2014 Amount, % of Total Allotment) Contractual Capital Equipment