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City of Chandler Public Safety-Fire FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire
Table of Contents
Fire Department Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
Fire Administration - 2210 ............................................................................................................................... 5
2021-22 Performance Measurements ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Budget Summary ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Authorized Positions.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Health and Medical Services - 2220 ................................................................................................................ 8
2021-22 Performance Measurements ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Budget Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Authorized Positions................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Fire Operations - 2230 .................................................................................................................................... 12
2021-22 Performance Measurements ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Budget Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Authorized Positions................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Prevention and Preparedness - 2240 ............................................................................................................ 16
2021-22 Performance Measurements ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Budget Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Authorized Positions................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Fire Capital - 2250 ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Capital Budget Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Fire Support Services - 2260 .......................................................................................................................... 21
2021-22 Performance Measurements ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Budget Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Authorized Positions................................................................................................................................................................................ 22This page intentionally left blank
City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
City Manager
Fire
Fire Administration
Health and Medical Fire Support
Services Services
Prevention and
Fire Operations
Preparedness
3City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Department Overview
The FY 2019-20 Actual, FY 2020-21 Adopted, FY 2020-21 Estimated Expenditures, and FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget may
show significant differences due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, when comparing between budget
years, consider that the FY 2020-21 budget reflects amounts which may have been reduced due to spending restrictions
and holds which were implemented to minimize potential impacts from revenue shortfalls, but the FY 2021-22 Proposed
Budget anticipates services returning to some normalcy during the year. Refer to the Executive Summary for additional
details on the effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Expenditures by Cost Center Expenditures Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Fire Administration $ 4,031,361 $ 4,177,864 $ 4,382,935 $ 3,578,402 -14.35%
Health and Medical Services 2,011,918 1,969,380 2,250,878 1,910,434 -2.99%
Fire Operations 28,964,778 30,329,952 31,868,000 30,334,167 0.01%
Prevention and Preparedness 1,473,086 1,430,746 1,539,798 1,440,624 0.69%
Fire Capital 4,405,136 6,310,244 3,133,277 8,525,075 35.10%
Fire Support Services 920,157 987,491 1,066,282 968,097 -1.96%
Total $ 41,806,437 $ 45,205,677 $ 44,241,170 $ 46,756,799 3.43%
Expenditures by Category
Personnel & Benefits
Total Personnel $ 33,619,247 $ 35,031,305 $ 36,822,856 $ 35,084,215
Ongoing(1) - 32,526,466 34,342,817 33,237,462 2.19%
(1)
One-time - 2,504,839 2,480,039 1,846,753 -26.27%
Operating & Maintenance 3,782,053 3,864,128 4,285,037 3,147,509 -18.55%
Capital - Major 4,405,136 6,310,244 3,133,277 8,525,075 35.10%
Total $ 41,806,437 $ 45,205,677 $ 44,241,170 $ 46,756,799 3.43%
% Change
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 Adopted to
Staffing by Cost Center Revised Adopted Revised Proposed Proposed
Fire Administration 9.000 9.000 9.000 9.000 0.00%
Health and Medical Services 10.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 0.00%
Fire Operations 202.000 202.000 202.000 206.000 1.98%
Prevention and Preparedness 9.000 9.000 9.000 9.000 0.00%
Fire Support Services 4.000 4.000 4.000 4.000 0.00%
Total 234.000 234.000 234.000 238.000 1.71%
(1)
Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
4City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Administration - 2210
Fire Administration provides leadership and support for the Health and Medical Services, Operations, Prevention and
Preparedness, and Support Services Divisions of the Fire Department. It accomplishes this by overseeing the operating
and capital improvement budgets, performing short and long range planning, pursuing grants, maintaining data,
providing research, processing payroll, and dealing with various leadership and financial responsibilities. It supports the
uniform/protective equipment programs and addresses all other needs and issues related to supplies and facilities. Fire
Administration also manages the accreditation process and ensures the Department maintains nationally accredited
status.
2021-22 Performance Measurements
Goal:
To manage the operating budget in a fiscally sound manner.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Provide cost effective fire and emergency medical services to the community.
♦ Compare favorably with the average valley fire department per capita cost.
Chandler uses seven comparable cities: Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. For FY 2020-21, the
comparable average for Fire service cost per capita is $203.79 and the comparable average for Fire service cost per call is
$1,595.31.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Fire service cost per capita $140.91 $141.57 $138.62 $145.86 $143.70
Fire service cost per call $1,370.56 $1,412.75 $1,297.52 $1,498,05 $1,479.31
Goal:
To provide fire and emergency medical services in an effective and efficient manner.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Maintain staffing within acceptable levels.
♦ Compare favorably with the average firefighters per 1,000 population for comparable cities.
Chandler uses seven comparable cities: Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. For FY 2020-21, the
comparable average for Firefighters per 1,000 population is 0.955 and the comparable average for civilian personnel per 1,000
population is 0.187.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Firefighters per 1,000 population 0.821 0.813 0.808 0.802 0.791
Civilian personnel per 1,000 population 0.077 0.076 0.077 0.075 0.074
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
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Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Administration - 2210
Goal:
To utilize grant funding opportunities.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objective:
♦ Research and apply for grant opportunities. Once received, monitor and complete all requirements in accordance
with grant guidelines.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Dollar value of grants applications $310,379 $607,678(1) $440,412 $307,763 $239,682
Dollar value of grants awarded(2) $207,244 $158,508 $294,641 $167,468 $186,561
(1)
The majority of the increase in the 2019-20 Actual is primarily for a 2019 Assistance to Firefighters grant application for automatic chest compression devices.
(2)
Grant awards are not usually applied for and received in the same fiscal year.
Goal:
To utilize resources to provide efficient and cost effective services.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Maintain existing agreements with other governmental agencies and enter into agreements that support and
enhance services.
♦ Utilize citizen volunteers.
♦ Maintain positive working relationships between labor and management.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Automatic/Mutual Aid or
Intergovernmental Agreements executed 16 19 17 19 19
Volunteer hours 8,300 6,877 8,015 4,915 8,000
Labor/Management Relations By
Objectives (RBO) committee meetings 91 54(3) 90 42(3) 70
(3)
The reduction in committee meetings is directly related to the conclusion of several projects.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
6City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Administration - 2210
Budget Summary
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Adjusted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Description Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Personnel Services
Total Personnel $ 1,106,874 $ 1,151,759 $ 1,163,024 $ 1,172,599 $ 1,176,223 2.12%
Ongoing* - 1,151,759 1,163,024 1,172,599 1,176,223 2.12%
One-time* - - - - - N/A
Professional/Contract 1,521,439 1,555,173 1,601,272 1,608,921 1,732,642 11.41%
Operating Supplies 348,748 504,892 617,583 652,712 393,350 -22.09%
Repairs/Maintenance 32,153 23,560 23,560 31,225 26,000 10.36%
Communications/Transportation 84,851 104,919 104,919 98,363 96,800 -7.74%
Insurance/Taxes 1,500 5,000 5,500 3,515 5,000 0.00%
Other Charges/Services 36,138 35,000 37,688 18,039 62,495 78.56%
Machinery/Equipment 102,098 - - - - N/A
Capital Replacement 797,561 797,561 797,561 797,561 85,892 -89.23%
Total Cost Center - 2210 $ 4,031,361 $ 4,177,864 $ 4,351,107 $ 4,382,935 $ 3,578,402 -14.35%
General Fund $ 4,031,482 $ 4,177,864 $ 4,351,107 $ 4,382,935 $ 3,578,402
Grant Fund (122) - - - -
Grand Total $ 4,031,361 $ 4,177,864 $ 4,351,107 $ 4,382,935 $ 3,578,402
* Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
** The Adopted Budget for operating grant funding will be in cost center 1290, Non-Departmental. The Adjusted Budget, Actual Expenditures, and Estimated
Expenditures are reflected as Grant Fund.
Authorized Positions
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22
Position Title Revised Revised Revised Adopted Revised Proposed
Administrative Assistant 2 2 2 2 2 2
Assistant Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Budget and Research Analyst 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Management Coordinator 0 1 1 1 1 1
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 1 1
Management Assistant 1 1 1 1 1 1
Senior Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 1 1
Senior Management Analyst 1 0 0 0 0 0
Total 9 9 9 9 9 9
Significant Budget and Staffing Changes
When comparing between budget years consider that the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget reflects amounts which may have
been reduced due to spending restrictions and holds which were implemented to minimize any potential impacts from
revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FY 2021-22 reflects ongoing funding for an emergency dispatch fee increase and one-time funding for an EMS Training
Manikin. FY 2021-22 reflects the elimination of FY 2020-21 one-time funding for the Paramedic Education Program and a
Fire Academy.
7City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Health and Medical Services - 2220
The Health and Medical Services Division provides the firefighting and emergency medical training necessary to ensure
that all firefighters have the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide professional and high quality services to
the citizens we serve in as safe a manner as possible. The Division provides logistical support for emergency medical
services through the procurement and maintenance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) supplies and equipment, and
oversees the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) program. The SCBA program includes maintenance,
inspections, and training as specified in applicable regulations.
2021-22 Performance Measurements
Goal:
To provide the citizens of Chandler with state certified medical personnel.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objective:
♦ Provide training and continuing education that meets or exceeds State of Arizona standards to all medical
personnel.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Number of Firefighter Certified Paramedics(1) 131 124 135 122 131
Number of Firefighter Certified Emergency
Medical Technicians(1) 67 80 67 88 88
Meet or exceed state requirement of 24 hours 39 25 28 30 28
of continuing education for Paramedics hours hours hours hours hours
Meet or exceed state requirement of 12 hours
of continuing education for Emergency Medical 39 25 24 27.25 24
Technicians hours hours hours hours hours
(1)
Amounts include all sworn ranks below Fire Chief.
Goal:
To ensure medical personnel perform within an acceptable level of standard of care.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objective:
♦ Provide a health and medical Quality Assurance (QA) program. With full utilization of Electronic Patient Care
Reporting (EPCR), all patient charts are electronically reviewed to ensure critical data points are completed. Patient
charts related to heart attacks, EMS studies, refusals, and treat and refer receive additional review by division staff
to ensure proper patient care and Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures are being followed.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Patient charts that receive a Quality
Assurance review by division staff 4,989(2) 7,858 8,500 8,000 8,000
(2)
Beginning in FY 2018-19, the QA process changed resulting in a higher number of chart reviews.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
8City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Health and Medical Services - 2220
Goal:
To provide the training required to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, state statutes, federal
mandates, Insurance Services Office, and local requirements.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objective:
♦ To ensure that all firefighter response personnel are provided with 46 hours of required training per calendar year
under the supervision of the training staff in a controlled environment or under the supervision of their supervisor.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Number of training hours
per firefighter 117.2 111 105 88(1) 114
Number of firefighters trained(2) 210 208 210 208 209
Total number of training hours 24,605 23,139 22,054 18,303 23,870
(1)
Reduced firefighter training occurred in FY 2020-21 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
(2)
Includes all firefighters below the rank of Assistant Fire Chief.
Goal:
To increase firefighter safety.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ To provide firefighters with hands-on scenario based training related to fire operations, led by training staff on a
quarterly basis.(2)
♦ To provide live fire training to 100% of response personnel annually.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Quarterly Scenario Training
Number of quarters with scenario
based training 3 3 4 3(3) 4
Live Fire Training
Number of firefighters trained(2) 210 210 210 210 210
% firefighters trained 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
(2)
Includes all firefighters below the rank of Assistant Fire Chief.
(3)
Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the 2020-21 Year End Estimate was reduced.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
9City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Health and Medical Services - 2220
Goal:
Provide a SCBA program that meets all applicable requirements and maintains reliable performance.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Provide repair, maintenance, and upgrades for all SCBAs and their components without on-duty crew downtime.
♦ Perform an annual face piece test seal for all employees.
♦ Provide required training.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Complete inspections and periodic
maintenance on time with no crew
downtime 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Perform annual face piece seal test(1) 212 of 212 210 of 210 210 of 210 210 of 210 210 of 210
Perform required user training 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
(1)
Figures include pre-hire personnel as well as personnel who were tested prior to retirement.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
10City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Health and Medical Services - 2220
Budget Summary
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Adjusted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Description Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Personnel Services
Total Personnel $ 1,702,675 $ 1,697,412 $ 1,728,121 $ 1,858,000 $ 1,724,864 1.62%
Ongoing* - 1,697,412 1,728,121 1,858,000 1,724,864 1.62%
One-time* - - - - - N/A
Operating Supplies 187,846 102,076 233,647 188,185 87,250 -14.52%
Repairs/Maintenance 38,256 25,534 25,534 42,536 25,320 -0.84%
Communications/Transportation 1,883 5,000 5,000 619 5,000 0.00%
Other Charges/Services 70,771 129,358 142,717 125,634 53,000 -59.03%
Machinery/Equipment 10,487 10,000 10,000 35,904 15,000 50.00%
Total Cost Center - 2220 $ 2,011,918 $ 1,969,380 $ 2,145,019 $ 2,250,878 $ 1,910,434 -2.99%
General Fund $ 2,011,918 $ 1,945,239 $ 2,145,019 $ 2,250,878 $ 1,910,434
* Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
Authorized Positions
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22
Position Title Revised Revised Revised Adopted Revised Proposed
Assistant Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1 1
EMS Specialist 1 1 1 1 1 1
Facility Maintenance Technician 1 1 0 0 0 0
Fire Battalion Chief 2 2 2 2 2 2
Fire Captain 4 4 4 4 4 4
Fire Facilities Maintenance Technician 0 0 1 1 1 1
Fire Support Services Technician 1 1 1 1 1 1
Total 10 10 10 10 10 10
Significant Budget and Staffing Changes
When comparing between budget years consider that the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget reflects amounts which may have
been reduced due to spending restrictions and holds which were implemented to minimize any potential impacts from
revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are no significant budget and staffing changes for FY 2021-22.
11City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Operations - 2230
The Fire Operations Division provides effective and efficient service delivery for fire, emergency medical, hazardous
material, and technical rescue responses within the community. The Division ensures the long-term sustainment of all
service delivery through the management of personnel, safety and wellness, and communications.
2021-22 Performance Measurements
Goal:
To arrive on the scene of all emergency calls in a timely manner.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ To respond to 911 emergency calls of all types.
♦ Strive to obtain the City response time goal of five (5:00) minutes for 90% of all Fire Department emergency calls
within the City of Chandler.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Emergency incidents(1) 26,812 26,371 28,293 25,964 26,293
Unit responses(1) 40,426 38,932 42,035 38,176 37,939
Medical emergencies 74% 74% 74% 73% 74%
Fire/other emergencies 26% 26% 26% 27% 26%
Response time to reach 90% of emergency
calls (min:sec) 5:47 5:44 5:46 05:55 05:55
(1)
Due to COVID-19, less calls were received and has been reflected the number of emergency incidents and unit response for the 2019-20 Actual and 2020-21
Year End Estimate.
Goal:
To ensure the safety of citizens by reducing the occurrence of fires within the City and to reduce the fire loss of those
fires that occur once the Fire Department has arrived on the scene of a structure fire incident.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Provide effective services by maintaining an occurrence of less than two fires per 1,000 population.
♦ To contain 75% of structure fires to the room of origin.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Fires per 1,000 population(2) 2.0 2.0 1.8 2.1 2.0
Percentage of structure fires contained to
room of origin 75% 77% 66% 69% 74%
(2)
Figures represent all fires reported to the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
12City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Operations - 2230
Goal:
Maintain a safe working environment for employees while they perform their duties.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Limit the number of on duty injuries.
♦ Provide a safe work environment in instances where we can control the environment.
♦ Maintain the capabilities of the workforce to meet the scope of the Fire Department.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Firefighter injuries(1) 32 26 30 26 28
(1)
Firefighter injury totals are based on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 300 Reportable Injury Report.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
13City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Operations - 2230
Budget Summary
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Adjusted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Description Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Personnel Services
Total Personnel $ 28,964,778 $ 30,329,952 $ 31,873,513 $ 31,868,000 $ 30,334,167 0.01%
Ongoing* - 27,825,113 29,368,674 29,387,961 28,487,414 2.38%
One-time* - 2,504,839 2,504,839 2,480,039 1,846,753 -26.27%
Total Cost Center - 2230 $ 28,964,778 $ 30,329,952 $ 31,873,513 $ 31,868,000 $ 30,334,167 0.01%
General Fund $ 28,964,778 $ 30,329,952 $ 31,536,506 $ 31,618,000 $ 30,334,167
Grant Fund** - - 337,007 250,000 -
Grand Total $ 28,964,778 $ 30,329,952 $ 31,873,513 $ 31,868,000 $ 30,334,167
* Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
** The Adopted Budget for operating grant funding will be in cost center 1290, Non-Departmental. The Adjusted Budget, Actual
Expenditures, and Estimated Expenditures are reflected as Grant Fund.
14City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Operations - 2230
Authorized Positions
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22
Position Title Revised Revised Revised Adopted Revised Proposed
Assistant Fire Chief 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Battalion Chief 7 7 7 7 7 7
Fire Captain 47 47 47 47 47 47
Fire Engineer 45 45 45 45 45 45
Firefighter 102 102 102 102 102 106
Total 202 202 202 202 202 206
Significant Budget and Staffing Changes
When comparing between budget years consider that the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget reflects amounts which may have
been reduced due to spending restrictions and holds which were implemented to minimize any potential impacts from
revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FY 2021-22 reflects ongoing funding for an overtime base adjustment and one-time funding for overtime for the Ostrich
Festival. This one-time funding was also provided in FY 2020-21. FY 2021-22 reflects the elimination of FY 2020-21 one-
time funding related to overtime to Paramedic Education Program and a Fire Academy.
Effective July 1, 2021, four Firefighter positions are added along with associated one-time and ongoing increases in
operations and maintenance funding.
Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
The PSPRS employer contribution actual rate for Fire is 41.67%, but budgeted net a credit at 36.25% for tiers 1 and 2,
and 34.36% for the tier 3 defined benefit plan of wages per sworn position. The total budgeted employer contribution
for FY 2021-22 is $6.5 million, slightly lower than the prior year of $6.8 million. The rate includes a normal retirement
portion (38% or $2.4 million) and a portion that is paid towards the unfunded liability (62% or $4.0 million).
The PSPRS Fire unfunded liability is $56.7 million as of the June 30, 2020 actuarial report, $6.2 million lower than the
prior year. The City has created a pay-down plan to accelerate reduction of the PSPRS unfunded liability over time. The
plan includes an additional one-time payment of $22 million total for Police ($14.7 million) and Fire ($7.3 million), from
the City’s General Fund in FY 2021-22 (shown in the Management Services book, Non-Departmental Cost Center)
towards the goal of fully funding future retirement commitments of sworn personnel. This pay-down plan recognizes
the fact that the unfunded amount will be greatly reduced over time, thereby reducing the unfunded liability portion of
the annual rate paid per sworn position. This allows a portion of the PSPRS Fire employer contribution ($1.8 million) to
be paid from one-time funds as reflected above in the Budget Summary.
15City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Prevention and Preparedness - 2240
The Prevention and Preparedness Division works to implement strategies that maximize the public’s well-being by
preventing emergencies from occurring to the greatest extent possible, by ensuring the Department’s effectiveness
when responding to those emergencies that could not be prevented, and by providing community programs benefiting
the safety and well-being of the members of the community.
2021-22 Performance Measurements
Goal:
To minimize the impact of natural or man-made disasters through training, development, and exercising the City
Emergency Operations Plan.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Meet suggested Department of Homeland Security guidelines for exercise and evaluation of emergency operations.
♦ Conduct annual reviews of all City emergency plans to comply with federal and state guidelines.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
City emergency operations drills/training 12 10 10 5(1) 10
Review of City emergency plans 14 16 14 14 14
(1)
Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the 2020-21 Year End Estimate was reduced.
Goal:
To provide preparedness and awareness training to employees and citizens.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Offer a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic curriculum course a minimum of two times annually.
♦ Deliver preparedness and awareness training classes, demonstrations, and presentations.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
CERT basic training classes 3 2 3 0(1) 3
Preparedness and awareness training 13 4 10 0(1) 10
(1)
Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the 2020-21 Year End Estimate was reduced.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
16City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Prevention and Preparedness - 2240
Goal:
Enhance the protection of public and private facilities through Threat Vulnerability Assessments (TVA) of Critical
Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR).
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Provide a minimum of 20 hours per month developing TVA of CIKR.
♦ Meet the State Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirement of 40 hours of participation per month in the
Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) program.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
TVA average monthly development
hours(1) 10 10 10 N/A N/A
TLO average monthly participation hours 90 100 80 90 50
(1)
Effective FY 2020-21 the TVA is no longer performed by Chandler Fire TLO staff.
Goal:
To minimize casualties and losses of property from fire and other hazards
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community; Sustainable Economic Health
Objectives:
♦ Provide various types of occupancy inspections for buildings and property.
♦ Provide on-call fire investigation services.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Total inspections performed(3)(4) 5,342 6,422 5,238 6,156 6,223
Hazardous materials inspections 89 90 89 90 90
Structural fire rate per 1,000 commercial
occupancies per the Fire Department
database 4.0 3.5 3.9 3.2 3.5
Fire investigations 18 22 25 20 20
(3)
Measure includes low-hazard self-inspection occupancies.
(4)
Effective FY 2020-21 the measure is revised from “Total occupancies inspected” to “Total inspections performed.”
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
17City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Prevention and Preparedness - 2240
Goal:
To provide community programs benefiting the safety and well-being of the members of the community.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ To ensure child vehicle passenger safety by providing car seat installations and inspections.
♦ To provide fire and life safety education programs at Chandler schools.
♦ To install working smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, home safety assessments, and home escape plans for
Chandler’s older adults.
♦ To provide fire and life safety education programs to children and their parents on Chandler Channel 11 and online.
♦ To provide fire and life safety demonstrations for citizens groups upon request.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Child car seat installations(1) 776 308 722 0 300
Learning in Firesafe Environments (L.I.F.E)
program hours(1) 661 460.5 651 0 461
Homes served by smoke alarm program(1) 545 255 593 0 250
Public safety demonstrations(1) 662 208 650 0 210
(1)
The 2019-20 Actuals and 2020-21 Year End Estimates were greatly affected by the stoppage of community facing programs due to COVID-19. It is the
Department’s goal to resume these programs in a lower capacity beginning in FY 2021-22 as the pandemic subsides.
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
18City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Prevention and Preparedness - 2240
Budget Summary
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Adjusted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Description Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Personnel Services
Total Personnel $ 1,346,271 $ 1,363,101 $ 1,573,908 $ 1,458,325 $ 1,385,474 1.64%
Ongoing* - 1,363,101 1,573,908 1,458,325 1,385,474 1.64%
One-time* - - - - - N/A
Professional/Contract 10,914 12,000 26,266 14,267 - -100.00%
Operating Supplies 42,338 24,750 58,035 23,478 24,750 0.00%
Repairs/Maintenance 47,687 18,495 25,099 20,836 18,000 -2.68%
Communications/Transportation 1,682 6,400 14,387 4,718 6,400 0.00%
Other Charges/Services 24,194 6,000 45,250 18,174 6,000 0.00%
Total Cost Center - 2240 $ 1,473,086 $ 1,430,746 $ 1,742,945 $ 1,539,798 $ 1,440,624 0.69%
General Fund $ 1,407,550 $ 1,430,746 $ 1,462,699 $ 1,414,797 $ 1,440,624
Grant Fund** 65,537 - 280,246 125,001 -
Grand Total $ 1,473,086 $ 1,430,746 $ 1,742,945 $ 1,539,798 $ 1,440,624
* Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
** The Adopted Budget for operating grant funding will be in cost center 1290, Non-Departmental. The Adjusted Budget, Actual Expenditures, and Estimated
Expenditures are reflected as Grant Fund.
Authorized Positions
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22
Position Title Revised Revised Revised Adopted Revised Proposed
Crisis Intervention Coordinator 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Accreditation and Data Coordinator 0 0 0 0 1 1
Fire Battalion Chief 2 2 2 2 2 2
Fire Marshal 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Prevention Specialist 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Prevention Supervisor 0 1 1 1 1 1
Lead Fire Prevention Specialist 1 0 0 0 0 0
Management Analyst 1 1 1 1 0 0
Senior Crisis Intervention Specialist 2 2 2 2 2 2
Total 9 9 9 9 9 9
Significant Budget and Staffing Changes
When comparing between budget years consider that the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget reflects amounts which may have
been reduced due to spending restrictions and holds which were implemented to minimize any potential impacts from
revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During FY 2020-21, one Management Analyst position was renamed Fire Accreditation and Data Coordinator.
19City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Capital - 2250
Capital Budget Summary
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Adjusted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Description Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Personnel Services
Total Personnel $ - $ - $ - $ 1,551 $ - N/A
Ongoing* - - - 1,551 - N/A
One-time* - - - - - N/A
Professional/Contract 83,635 800,000 800,000 - 521,000 -34.88%
Operating Supplies 39,933 - 31,944 - - N/A
Repairs/Maintenance 1,692 - - - - N/A
Other Charges/Services 22,836 - - - 887,000 N/A
Project Support Recharge** - - - - 73,000 N/A
Contingencies/Reserves - 5,510,244 - - 840,075 -84.75%
Building/Improvements 2,006,289 - 9,682 - 5,030,000 N/A
Machinery/Equipment 2,198,704 - 3,131,726 3,131,726 600,000 N/A
Office Furniture/Equipment 52,047 - - - 574,000 N/A
Total Cost Center - 2250 $ 4,405,136 $ 6,310,244 $ 3,973,352 $ 3,133,277 $ 8,525,075 35.10%
General Gov't Capital Projects Fund $ 45,950 $ 868,337 $ 841,626 $ 1,551 $ 1,828,075
Fleet Replacement Fund 2,198,704 5,325,735 3,131,726 3,131,726 -
Public Safety Bond Fund - Fire 2,160,483 63,049 - - 6,697,000
Fire Impact Fee Fund - 53,123 - - -
Grand Total $ 4,405,136 $ 6,310,244 $ 3,973,352 $ 3,133,277 $ 8,525,075
* Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
** Project Support Recharge reflects staff time spent in direct support of a specific capital project. This staff time is directly charged to the project.
Significant Budget and Staffing Changes
When comparing between budget years consider that the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget reflects amounts which may have
been reduced due to spending restrictions and holds which were implemented to minimize any potential impacts from
revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Significant budget variances for capital cost centers are primarily attributed to specific project completions related to
the prior fiscal year and new projects for the new fiscal year. FY 2021-22 reflects the carryforward of uncompleted
project funding from FY 2020-21. Additional detail is available in the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program.
20City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Support Services - 2260
The Fire Support Services Division (SSD) has two main management responsibilities: Mechanical Maintenance and
Logistics. Mechanical Maintenance provides repairs, fuel, and preventive maintenance, and supervises outsourced
repairs for emergency response vehicles and power equipment. The Division also creates vehicle specifications,
prepares new vehicles for service, and manages warranty issues. SSD Logistics supports the construction, maintenance,
and equipment supply for all Department vehicles and facilities through the coordination of several City Divisions and
contractors.
2021-22 Performance Measurements
Goal:
Maintain and support an efficient, safe fleet of emergency response vehicles without requiring on-duty crew downtime.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objectives:
♦ Maintain fully functional reserve fire apparatus for use as front line apparatus.
♦ Complete vehicle periodic maintenance on time.
♦ Complete power tool periodic maintenance on time.
2020-21
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measures Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Ensure that a reserve unit is available for
frontline vehicle replacement 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
On time completion of scheduled vehicle
preventive maintenance 94% 97% 97% 97% 97%
Create and implement scheduled power
tool preventive maintenance 95% 95% 95% 95% 95%
Goal:
Support the logistic needs of Department facilities and personnel.
Supports Priority Based Budgeting Goal(s): Safe Community
Objective:
♦ Provide delivery of fuel for bulk fuel tanks.
2019-20
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Year End 2021-22
Measure Actual Actual Projected Estimate* Projected
Maintain useable fuel supply in station bulk
fuel tanks 99% 99% 99% 99% 99%
* 2020-21 Year End Estimate reflects “six months actual” and “six months estimated.”
Note: All measurements are through June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
21City of Chandler
Fire 2021-22 Proposed Budget
Fire Support Services - 2260
Budget Summary
2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 % Change
Actual Adopted Adjusted Estimated Proposed Adopted to
Description Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Proposed
Personnel Services
Total Personnel $ 498,649 $ 489,081 $ 492,568 $ 465,932 $ 463,487 -5.23%
Ongoing* - 489,081 492,568 465,932 463,487 -5.23%
One-time* - - - - - N/A
Operating Supplies 401,721 492,210 596,782 600,350 498,410 1.26%
Repairs/Maintenance 19,702 2,000 2,000 - 2,000 0.00%
Other Charges/Services 85 4,200 4,200 - 4,200 0.00%
Total Cost Center - 2260 $ 920,157 $ 987,491 $ 1,095,550 $ 1,066,282 $ 968,097 -1.96%
General Fund $ 920,157 $ 987,491 $ 1,095,550 $ 1,066,282 $ 968,097
* Ongoing and One-time Personnel Services detail not available for 2019-20 Actual Expenditures.
Authorized Positions
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22
Position Title Revised Revised Revised Adopted Revised Proposed
Fire Battalion Chief 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fire Mechanic - CDL 2 2 2 2 2 2
Senior Fire Mechanic - CDL 1 1 1 1 1 1
Total 4 4 4 4 4 4
Significant Budget and Staffing Changes
When comparing between budget years consider that the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget reflects amounts which may have
been reduced due to spending restrictions and holds which were implemented to minimize any potential impacts from
revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FY 2021-22 reflects the elimination of one-time funding for safety supplies for the 2021 Ostrich Festival.
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