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Volusia County Government Citizen's Academy. Fire Services – Jeff B. Smith, Interim Director/Fire Chief. Mission Statement. To protect life, property and the environment through efficient and responsive services. Organizational Structure. VCFS Workload - Calendar 2012.
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Volusia County GovernmentCitizen's Academy Fire Services – Jeff B. Smith, Interim Director/Fire Chief
Mission Statement • To protect life, property and the environment through efficient and responsive services.
Fire Fund Operational and Emergency Reserves 5 Year Forecast In FY 17 operating reserves are depleted.
Partnerships Daytona State College: • Minimum standards certification (day program) • Volunteer recruitment/training • Fire Officer I and II certifications Flagler Technical Institute: - Minimum standards certification (night program) -Emergency vehicle operations course - First responder courses Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: -First aid, disaster response and land navigation Dept. Public Protection Divisions: EVAC Corrections Emergency Mgmt. Beach Safety Animal Control EMS Medical Examiner
Future of the Fire Service(multi-purpose apparatus) Rescue–Engine, which is capable of fire suppression and EMS first response and transport. Tender-Engine carries water for extinguishment and has engine capabilities. Tele-Squirt provides an elevated stream of water using a 55-foot ladder. Squad-Engine, which has firefighting and heavy rescue capabilities.
Volunteers in Fire Services VCFS volunteers responded over 1,380 times to emergencies in FY 2011-2012. Call 386.736.5940 for information about opportunities in: • Fire Police • Support • Combat Firefighter