FY25 GFOA Budget - Flipbook - Page 59
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DISTRICT HISTORY
Much time, work, and money went into building the present field house.
At their meeting on July 13, 1948, the department voted to donate their share of the annual
firemen's picnic for the purpose of building the field house. At this time, the Rural League also
donated their share of the picnic to this worthy cause.
1950 to Today
A lot has changed since 1897. Today, the Bartlett Fire Protection District (District) protects a total
area of 24 square miles which consists of approximately 46,000
residents. To serve this area, the District consists of 53 sworn full-time personnel, 2 sworn parttime personnel, 1 fire chaplain, and 5 support personnel. The District responds out of three stations
strategically located throughout the community. The District is an all-hazards department
responding to emergency medical, vehicle accidents, structure fires, hazardous materials, dive
rescue, and technical rescue incidents. The District is a member of MABAS Divisions 1 & 2 and
responds to approximately 4,700 calls annually. Additionally, the District operates with three 24hour rotating shifts. Each shift is staffed with ten firefighters, three lieutenants, and one battalion
chief. This staffing model supports two engines, one tower ladder, two ambulances, and a command
vehicle. All of the District’s vehicles are staffed with certified and licensed firefighter / paramedics
who can provide advanced life support services within minutes.
In addition to the shift personnel, the District manages a fire prevention bureau, staffed with one
fire marshal. The District administration consists of the fire chief, deputy fire chief, human resource
manager, executive assistant, EMS administrator, management analyst and department chaplain.
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