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Interim fire chief outlines station plans, wellness programs and paramedic pipeline
Summary
The Surprise Fire Medical Department presented its strategic plan Oct. 21, emphasizing a new Safety & Member Services division for firefighter health, plans for Fire Station 310, international accreditation, expansion of community paramedicine and steps to reduce occupational cancer risk including decontamination and two sets of turnouts.
Interim Fire Chief (name not specified in the transcript) presented the Surprise Fire Medical Department strategic plan at the Oct. 21 work session, outlining staffing, facilities and wellness initiatives designed to support a growing city.
The chief introduced deputy chiefs Randy Friceto (operations), Jesus Rivera (EMS) and Cody Worrell (fire administration), Battalion Chief Forrest Koontz (safety and member services) and Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist Jamie Mickler. The department—s mission, the presenter said, is "to protect and preserve life and property with the highest level of safety, customer service, pride, and professionalism. Always there, always ready."
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