BFPD Strategic Plan 2025-2027 - Flipbook - Page 13
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
• Training
• Recruitment
• Grants
• Leadership
and culture
• Culture/generation
gaps
• Community programs
• Innovation
• Revenue/funding
• Community support
• Fleet
• Fire prevention and
public education
• Rising call volume
• Other fire department
relationships
• Risk reduction
• Increasing technology
• 3rd ambulance
• 3rd ambulance
• Fiscally responsible
• Professional fire and
EMS services
• Education
• CRR
• Accreditation
THREATS
• Recruitment of
qualified personnel
• Aging population and
rising call volume
• Delay in
acquiring fleet
• Rising costs of
equipment, vehicle
maintenance,
insurance, and
personnel salaries
• Rising costs vs
revenue limitations
• Future of GEMT
program
The Strengths and Opportunities groups combined to discuss how internal strength
coupled with external opportunities could be enablers of success.
The Weaknesses and Threats groups combined to discuss how internal weaknesses
coupled with external threats could be challenges to success.
Finally, the groups combined, and all participants reviewed the key themes. A list of
strategic issues was determined, and included economic development, partnerships,
staffing, infrastructure, water, diverse revenue streams needed, public safety, technology,
commercial development and housing.
Finally, the most important organizational priorities were finalized taking into account
information gathered throughout the process, including the Environmental Scan.
Through this analysis, four Strategic Goals were identified: Efficiently Managed Resources,
Improved Communications, Team Development, and Evolving Service Demands Met.
Participants then were divided into cross-functional groups. They determined desired
Outcomes (what success looks like), Key Outcome Indicators (how to measure progress
towards success), and Performance Targets (a measurable goal achieved by a defined date)
for each Strategic Goal.
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