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ii- Programmatic Review li In 2002, the Department expects that over one half of the responses by its fire companies will be to medical and other non-fire emergencies. Despite this increased response to medical and other non-fire emergencies, the Department’s citywide response time to structural fires is estimated to be less than four and one half minutes. The Department anticipates that its ambulances will respond to over one million medical incidents in 2002.

Fire Extinguishment Si The Fire Department provides fire and rescue operations via 203 Engine Companies, 143 Ladder Companies, seven Squads, five Rescue Units, three Marine Companies, and one Hazardous Materials Unit. I Emergency Medical Services

The Department continues to acquire sites throughout the City to be used as community-based EMS stations to increase ambulance availability. All ambulance personnel have been trained in asthma treatment. Engine Companies’ personnel have received CFR-D training, and re-certification continues through 2002 for those whose initial certification will expire. J ii Fire Prevention and Building Safety 'i

M The Bureau of Fire Prevention is responsible for enforcing the City’s fire codes through the inspection of I public and private properties, and for providing fire safety education and community outreach. The recruitment of 150 Fire Cadets, who also perform fire safety instruction as part of their responsibilities, has augmented existing IS efforts. In addition, the Bureau will assume the responsibility for building safety, which is accomplished by the inspection of public and private properties for enforcement of the Building Code and the Electrical Code, the Multiple Dwelling Law, zoning regulations, and energy laws.

Fire Investigation

The promotion of 25 Firefighters to the rank of Fire Marshal in 2002 will improve efficiency in the Bureau of Fire Investigations. , I 1 /j 1

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