Agenda Item # 5
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
March 27, 2012
Agenda Report # 029
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: Columbus Fire and EMS Strategic Plan
INITIATED BY: Columbus Fire and EMS Department
Recommendation: Approval is requested for approval of the Columbus Department
of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan that will be updated
annually. The updated Strategic Plan will be forwarded to the Mayor, City
Council and City Manager?s Office.
Background: Columbus Fire and EMS initially published its first strategic plan
in 2002. The Strategic plan was presented to City Council and adopted March
12, 2002 by Resolution 114-02.
Analysis: The strategic plan is used to direct the department for future needs
and considerations. The strategic plan is also a required document for our
International Accreditation
Financial Considerations: There are no financial obligations.
Legal Considerations: The City Attorney has reviewed this request and approved
as to form.
Recommendation/Action: Authorization is requested for the adoption of the
Columbus Fire and Emergency Management Service annually revised Strategic Plan.
A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE COLUMBUS DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REVISED STRATEGIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services is dedicated to the
protection of life, property, and the environment by providing professional and
courteous services of exceptional quality in Fire Prevention, Fire Safety
Education, Fire Suppression, Advanced Life Support, Hazardous Material
Response, Emergency Management, Fire/Arson Investigation, and Rescue at an
acceptable cost to the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services is dedicated to the
protection of life, property, and the environment by providing professional and
courteous services of exceptional quality in Fire Prevention, Fire Safety
Education, Fire Suppression, Advanced Life Support, Hazardous Material
Response, Emergency Management, Fire/Arson Investigation, and Rescue at an
acceptable cost to the community; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a
performance driven and results oriented department that focuses on customer
service, continuous improvement, and the safety and welfare of the citizens and
employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the Council hereby adopts a resolution supporting the Columbus
Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services annually revised Strategic
Plan.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held the _________day of _____________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of __________members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council , Mayor
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