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FdIIratnrc There are three groups of outstanding volunteers on the SBMFD and those programs will be brought to the FFD and implemented. The Community Risk Reduction Coordinator supervises the Educator Program as well as coordinates the overwhelming majority of public education programs including equipment demos, open houses, tours, school visits, safety fairs and many other prevention activities. The volunteer firefighters are heavily involved in public relations events, which will become a part of their annual service requirements. The Educators lead the public education programs and coordinate the related activities with the volunteer firefighters and the Fire Corps. The SBMFD believes that robust and innovative education, safety and prevention programs are the key to not only reducing the incidence of death and injury by fire, but, other causes of injury and death as well. Fire Corps The Fire Corps is a unique group of non -firefighting volunteer personnel, who help with a myriad of task throughout the Fire Department. One of the primary purposes and critical tasks the Fire Corps performs is running rehab during large incidents, which has proven invaluable during fire ground operations. In addition, the Fire Corps participates in neighborhood canvassing, home safety surveys and many other public education events department wide. The Support Services Supervisor oversees the Fire Corps program. 2019 Proposed Budget The proposed 2019 Budget is the result of all of the proposal factors coming together to achieve an organizational structure that is efficient, effective and maintains significant operational flexibility. To eliminate or change most parts of the proposal would make 17 1 Page