Hands Only CPR and AED Training

Community Hands Only CPR

Local homeowners’ associations and communities receive Hands-Only CPR and AED training.

Dolphin Bay Club, Siesta

 2478 High school juniors and 104 citizens received Hands Only CPR and AED training for Spring 2022.

 Added 174 AEDs to the PulsePoint Application. (363 Registered)

 Reinstated the youth fire setter program.

 Implemented the Fire Safety Inspector Program.

 Re-established Home Safety Inspection, Smoke Alarm Installation, and Fire Extinguisher program post COVID.

 26 fire safety school visits and 130 contact hours completed.

 183 Public Education events staffed.

Budget and Assessment Services

In 2022, the Administrative Staff experienced a few changes as a result of the SCFD reorganization. The administrative support for the fire department was aligned to best meet the needs of a growing organization. The areas of responsibility for administrative staff included personnel services, payroll, records requests, privacy officer responsibilities, and a variety of other critical support functions.

 FY22 Fire/EMS Adopted Budget was $101,536,431.00

 Increased annual Fire Assessment rate by 3.5% for an estimated certified revenue of $46.7 million

 Re-Org of Financial Services to create a Business Professional IIRevenue/Fiscal Supervisor

 Re-Classification of Administrative Specialist II to Business Professional I to create the Operations/Budget

Safety and Wellness

The department’s occupational health, safety and risk management programs protect the organization and personnel from unnecessary injuries, loss, and liability.

The partnership with Life Scan Wellness provides an annual wellness, health and fitness exam focusing on early detection of cancer, heart disease, and behavioral health concerns.

 Re-implemented the Safety Committee

 Enhanced the peer support and critical incident stress management (CISM) programs and resources