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community risk reduction activities. The flexible staffing plan will allow for two fire stations to <br />be staffed during peak call demand times, allowing for focused deployment of SBMFD (dba <br />FFD) resources. All full-time and volunteer positions created under this plan will become <br />employees of the SBMFD. <br />The overall budget for the FFD will be significantly reduced, due to the service model <br />change, however, consistent investment into the FFD is required to ensure personnel are <br />operating with excellent apparatus and equipment. New equipment is a force multiplier by <br />incorporating new technologies, making operations more efficient and effective. Without <br />consistent capital investment, FFD will operate at greater levels of risk, reducing their <br />effectiveness. This fact ultimately impacts our external stakeholders in a negative way. The <br />Capital Budget plan contained in this document, relieves the City of Fridley from having to issue <br />debt to fund capital equipment purchases for the foreseeable future, except for major projects <br />such as a new fire station or significant remodel of existing structure(s). <br />Developing and implementing robust Community Risk Reduction programs in the City of <br />Fridley will have a definite and profound positive impact on external stakeholders, significantly <br />increasing the value of the FFD to its customers served. The goal of all the CRR programs is to <br />increase awareness of fire and home safety as well as education about the FFD and what it <br />requires to be effectively and efficiently deploy emergency and non -emergency resources. <br />The SBMFD has a very efficient and effective organization because of its corporate <br />structure, supportive culture, collaborative mindset as well as many other factors. We treat all <br />our employees with respect, empower them in their daily duties and recognize that individual <br />effort and strength come together to create an amazing team. Our personnel are the most <br />precious of assets and supporting them is our highest priority! <br />21 Pae <br />