INC NEWS - Durham Fire Dept. Seeks Input on Strategic Plan

[Mike - Hotmail]

Last year the Durham Fire Department had tried to initiate a Citizens Academy that would have been similar to the Citizens Police Academy but they had to cancel it due to a lack of RSVP's.

I hope that they will try again as it'd provide yet another opportunity for citizens to learn more about how our government works to serve us and allow us to understand their perspectives (needs and aspirations) much like the Neighborhood College does for our county and municipal government operations.

Mike Shiflett


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pat Carstensen 
  To: listserv, inc ; angelica.stroud at durhamnc.gov 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:36 PM
  Subject: Re: INC NEWS - Durham Fire Dept. Seeks Input on Strategic Plan


  I think a very important part of any fire-department strategic plan (at least one that isn't essentially navel-gazing) is to look at how we relate to surrounding fire departments.  That is, as / if Durham annexes more territory, what happens to investments that have been made by the volunteer fire departments?  Might we need to improve communications with neighboring professional (Chapel Hill, Raleigh, etc) departments?  Etc.

  I can't attend the forum and the announcement doesn't really say how to make comments if you can't attend.

  Regards, Pat Carstensen



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    Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:18:35 -0400
    From: Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov
    To: Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov
    Subject: INC NEWS - Durham Fire Dept. Seeks Input on Strategic Plan



         

          CITY OF DURHAM

          Office of Public Affairs

          101 City Hall Plaza

          Durham, NC 27701





          News Release
         

         

          For Details, Contact:

          Angelica Stroud

          Community Relations Coordinator/

          Public Information Officer

          (919) 560-4233 x 242

          (919) 451-7560 (cell)

          Angelica.Stroud at durhamnc.gov
         

         Durham Fire Department
         
         
         


          For Immediate Release:  June 18, 2008
         



    Durham Fire Department Seeks Input on Strategic Plan

    Public Forum June 25 Open to All Residents and News Media



    What:              Durham Fire Department Strategic Plan Public Forum



    Who:               City of Durham Fire Department and the Office of Strategic Initiatives



    When:             Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.



    Where:            City Hall (Audit Services Conference Room)

                            101 City Hall Plaza, First Floor

                            Durham, N.C. 27701



    Fast Facts:

    ·         The Durham Fire Department (DFD) is creating a strategic plan and is seeking input concerning their priorities from Durham citizens. 



    ·         The DFD’s draft priorities include accreditation, employee pay plan, training, minimum staffing for fire stations, and upgrading service to the EMT-Intermediate level.



    ·         Durham residents interested in providing feedback on the DFD’s suggested priorities are encouraged to participate in this public forum.



    ·         The DFD hopes to complete its strategic plan by fall 2009.



    ·         For additional information about the public forum, contact Angelica Stroud, community relations coordinator and public information officer for the DFD, at (919) 560-4233, extension 242 or via e-mail at Angelica.Stroud at durhamnc.gov. 



    About the City of Durham Fire Department

    The City of Durham Fire Department (DFD) strives to provide a cost-effective level of service designed to protect and prevent the loss of life and property from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies and exposure to dangerous conditions created by either man or nature.  The department offers fire education and suppression programs; enforces state and city fire codes; investigates arson and the causes of fires; provides basic training skills to recruits and in-service personnel and conducts a preventive fire maintenance program to ensure equipment is dependable and efficient.  To learn more about the DFD, visit the City’s Web site at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/fire.  



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