Anonymous
Source: Santa Barbara City Fire Department
This week, members of the Santa Barbara City Fire Department gathered together over three days to create a strategic plan. The strategic plan will establish a comprehensive list of goals and objectives to shape and move the department forward over the next five years. This was a great opportunity for the department to see “where we are now” and determine “where we want to go.” Representatives from the Center for Public Safety Excellence came from Virginia to help facilitate the process.
Members of the community were invited to participate in the process. The community stakeholders reviewed services and commented on the strengths and weaknesses of the department. The community members also provided valuable information regarding how they perceived the department as a whole and how they believed the department could better improve service to the community.
The Strategic Plan is the first step in a long and thorough process to achieve Accreditation. According to the Center for Public Safety Excellence “Accredited agencies are often described as being community-focused, data-driven, outcome-focused, strategic-minded, well organized, properly equipped, and properly staffed and trained.” More information on the process can be found at cpse.org. To date, 270 agencies nationwide have completed the process of Accreditation.
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department strives to provide the very best service to the community. Through this strategic plan and accreditation, Santa Barbara City Fire Department will ensure the most effective and efficient service to the community.
