The Future of The Phoenix Fire Department

Question 1

The PFD’s primary function is?

Answer 1

Fire protection

EMS though we provide many other services to the public.

Question 2

The PFD along with 27 regional partners have an emergency response system that?

Answer 2

Represents the second largest fire department in the Country and is one of the best examples of government innovation and efficiency.

Question 3

The PFD has a worldwide reputation for?

Answer 3

Excellence which is founded on professionalism.

Question 4

Approximately how many residents live in the City of Phoenix?

Answer 4

1.5 million.

Question 5

The Strategic Plan includes five key initiatives which are?

Answer 5

Critical Infrastructure
Succession Planning
Fire Prevention and Public Education
Service Delivery.

Question 6

Critical Infrastructure: Phoenix is the sixth most populous city in the US. and so the PFD requires a large number of?

Answer 6

Fire apparatus
Fire stations
Firefighters
Support services to be cost effective, have increased efficiency and maximize our available funding.

Question 7

Succession Planning: The PFD anticipates a large number of knowledgable and experienced members to retire in coming years. To maintain a constant state of readiness the Department will continue to?

Answer 7

Hire the most capable and qualified candidates as firefighters
Use the experiences and knowledge of our senior members to develop or workforce.

Question 8

Fire Prevention and Public Education: The Fire Prevention Division works closely with?

Answer 8

Design Professionals
Contractors
Building owners
Managers
Event promoters to ensure compliance with the fire code and National Safety Standard.

Question 9

The Fire Prevention and Public Education initiative outlines ways to?

Answer 9

Strengthen the Fire Prevention Division and how media relations can be reinforced.

Question 10

Service Delivery: The PFD’s minimum response time goal is to reach an emergency within?

Answer 10

5 minutes of dispatch 90-percent of the time.

Question 11

The PFD is implementing a new CAD System over a year long study of real time deployment and response factors to?

Answer 11

Select and deploy the closest most appropriate resources.

Question 12

Training: The Training initiative addresses the goals for successfully meeting training objectives while?

Answer 12

Providing uninterrupted emergency services to our community.

Question 13

The PFD will continue to protect the people and property of this city through?

Answer 13

Unity
Commitment
Innovation.

Question 14

How many members are in the PFD Organization whether sworn or civilian?

Answer 14

2000.