Fire Department Fiscal Year 2024 Budget PresentationCopyrighted
March 9, 2023
City of Dubuque
Special Meeting Public Hearings # 04.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Budget Highlights
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Budget
FY 2024
Requested % Change From
FY 2023 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 10,666,160 11,886,924 12,653,143 6.4 %
Supplies and Services 1,764,737 1,871,034 2,050,125 9.6 %
Machinery and Equipment 222,949 240,200 172,220 (28.3) %
Debt Service 215,721 318,493 405,436 27.3 %
Total Expenses 12,869,567 14,316,651 15,280,924 6.7 %
Resources
Operating Revenue 4,236,432 2,674,341 4,356,570 62.9 %
DRA Gaming Abated Debt 20,648 19,507 19,934 2.2 %
Sales Tax Abated Debt 120,067 203,311 287,428 41.4 %
Total Resources 4,377,147 2,897,159 4,663,932 61.0 %
Property Tax Support 8,492,420 11,419,492 10,616,992 (802,500)
Percent Increase (Decrease) (7.0) %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 92.16 99.16 101.16
Improvement Package Summary
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This improvement package request is for the addition of one full-time Firefighter position to the Fire
Department (1.0 FTE / F-01). This improvement package is in line with the current Fire Station Expansion/
Relocation Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and is currently a high City Council priority. The approved
expansion/relocation CIP includes the addition of two firefighters for each year in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
These firefighter positions will continue to improve the staffing and align the department for the station
expansion/relocation study. Addressing staffing incrementally will soften the hiring requirements for a new
station if needed, while addressing staffing needs in the years leading up to CIP completion. This
improvement package represents the addition of the first of the two firefighter positions for 2024.
Related Costs:$ 94,678 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Total Cost:$ 94,678
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0372 0.38%
Activity: Fire Suppression
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This improvement package request is for the addition of one full-time Firefighter position to the Fire
Department (1.0 FTE / F-01). This improvement package is in line with the current Fire Station Expansion/
Relocation Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and is currently a high City Council priority. The approved
expansion/relocation CIP includes the addition of two firefighters for each year in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
These firefighter positions will continue to improve the staffing and align the department for the station
expansion/relocation study. Addressing staffing incrementally will soften the hiring requirements for a new
station if needed, while addressing staffing needs in the years leading up to CIP completion. This
improvement package represents the addition of the second of the two firefighter positions for 2024.
Related Costs:$ 94,678 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Total Cost:$ 94,678
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0372 0.38%
Activity: Fire Suppression
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This improvement package request is for the creation of a Community Risk Reduction Specialist position to
work in the Fire Prevention Division (1.0 FTE / GE-25). This position would be responsible for the
coordination of community events, participation and scheduling of educational events, assessment and
analysis of community risk reduction efforts, response data as well as the promotion of the fire department
to diverse groups in the community. The ideal candidate would be an outside civilian with the ability to
connect with all community groups and possess advanced communication skills. This position would also
work closely with our Public Information Office and promote the Fire Department through social media
including new hire opportunities and connecting with the school districts and professional feeder programs
for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. The position would also assist in internal
promotion of the department. This improvement package aligns with the City Council goal of Vibrant
Community: Healthy and Safe.
Related Costs:$ 66,205 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Related Costs:$ 2,595 Tax Funds Non-Recurring
Total Cost:$ 68,800
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0271 0.27%
Activity: Fire Administration
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This improvement package request is for the addition of one Administrative Assistant for the Fire
Department's administrative office (1.0 FTE / GE-25). The current Administrative Assistant covers all
administrative functions of the department including budget, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
and communications. The added position would assist in these areas for succession and serve as backup
along with specializing in EMS billing support, cost reporting, revenue, grant management and accreditation
documentation and reporting. Current Fire staffing is at 99 FTEs with one Administrative Assistant per 99
employees. The breakdown in other departments includes five Administrative Assistants to 93 FTEs in
Public Works, four Administrative Assistants to 40 FTEs in Engineering, three Administrative Assistants to 86
FTEs in Leisure Services, two Administrative Assistants to 53 FTEs in Transportation, and four
Administrative Assistants to 122 FTEs in Police. This improvement package supports the City Council goal
of Financially Responsible, High Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable and Effective
Service Delivery. It also supports the Fire Department Accreditation.
Related Costs:$ 66,205 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Costs:$ 2,595 Tax Funds Non-Recurring
Total Cost:$ 68,800
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0271 0.27%
Activity: Fire Administration
Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1.FY 2024 employee expense reflects a 5.00% wage package increase for non-represented
employees, with the exception of Fire command staff excluding the Fire Chief, includes a 6.00%
wage increase. The already approved collective bargaining agreement for Dubuque Police Protective
Association in FY 2024 includes a 3.00% employee wage increase, however a 6.00% wage increase
is recommended.
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2.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from FY 2023 The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2023.
3.Fire and Police Retirement rates in FY 2024 decreased from 23.90% to 22.98% or decrease of
3.85%; a savings of $75,656.
The history of the change in rates is as follows:
2014 26.12%30.12%15.31%$ 288,363
2015 30.12%30.41%0.96%$ 29,399
2016 30.41%27.77%(8.68)%$ (149,604)
2017 27.77%25.92%(6.66)%$ (75,018)
2018 25.92%25.68%(0.93)%$ (3,696)
2019 25.68%26.02%1.32%$ 68,432
2020 26.02%24.41%(6.19)%$ (64,866)
2021 24.41%25.31%3.69%$ 60,471
2022 25.31%26.18%3.44%$ 59,244
2023 26.18%23.90%(8.71)%$ (170,463)
2024 23.90%22.98%(3.85)%$ (75,656)
Fiscal Year
Previous
Rate New Rate % Change $ Change
4.The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2023 to $1,119 in FY
2024 per month per contract which results in an annual cost unchanged of $29,593 or —%.
5.Insurance Premiums unchanged from $108,645 in FY 2023 to $108,645 in FY 2024; a cost of $0.
This line item is the Fire stop loss insurance premium which is an ineligible expense under the
worker’s compensation reserve. Insurance rates have risen for both Police and Fire due to instability
in the social climate across the country. Insurance providers have determined that there is additional
risk in insuring these positions.
6.Retiree Five-Year Sick leave payout expense increased from $74,697 in FY 2023 to $87,356 in FY
2024 based on FY 2022.
7.50% Sick Leave Payout unchanged from $34,936 in FY 2023 to 34,936 in FY 2024 based on FY
2022. Effective July 1, 2019, Fire employees over the sick leave cap can be paid out for 50% of the
sick leave over the cap.
8.Police/Fire Injuries expense decreased from $114,959 in FY 2023 to $99,197 in FY 2024 based on a
ten-year average.
9.Overtime increased from $152,244 in FY 2023 to $196,946 in FY 2024. The FY 2022 actual was
$344,948. Overtime has increased recently due to staffing shortages in positions. Overtime
expenses also increase when employees go through trainings and continuing education, as their
time off-duty during training must be covered by other employees. Positions are being hired
throughout calendar year 2023, and the department is expected to be fully hired, staffed, and trained
in FY 2024.
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Supplies & Services
10.Pay to Other Agencies decreased from $466,267 in FY 2023 to $438,000 in FY 2024 based on FY
2023 budget. This item represents local match payments to the Iowa Department of Human Services
for Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program (GEMT) and is based on actual payments
made through the first five months of the current fiscal year. This line item is offset by GEMT revenue
of $2,324,377 resulting in net revenue of $1,886,377.
11.Uniform Purchases increased from $100,000 in FY 2023 to $190,550 in FY 2024. The increase is
due to purchasing full uniforms for six new hires, as well as the replacement of structural Firefighter
gear (coat, bunker pants, boots, helmet, and Nomex hood) for one-third of the department in
accordance to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
12.Education and Training decreased from $93,832 in FY 2023 to $42,846 in FY 2024. Education in FY
2024 includes Emergency Management Services (EMS) Recertification Classes for all EMS staff,
Compliance and Billing Continuous Education for two staff members, EMS World Expo trainings for
the department's EMS Assistant, EMS Leadership training through the Iowa EMS Association,
Geriatric EMS training, Pre-Hospital Traumatic Life Support Training, Advanced Medial Life Support
Training, Neonatal Resuscitation Provider training, and State EMS Training.
13.Vehicle Operations - Gasoline is unchanged from $49,827 in FY 2023 to $49,827 in FY 2024 based
on FY 2023 Budget. This line represents all gasoline purchased from a city-owned gas pump that is
used to fuel the Fire Department's vehicles and other equipment.
14.Vehicle Repair - Internal increased from $164,599 in FY 2023 to $189,847 in FY 2024 based on FY
2022 actual of $185,021 plus 2%. This line item includes maintenance and repairs on Fire
Department vehicles that is preformed by city staff. Routine maintenance and internal repairs help
reduce the downtime of frontline vehicles and associated apparatuses.
15.Vehicle Repair - Outsourced increased from $74,223 in FY 2023 to $93,800 in FY 2024 based on FY
2022 actual of 91,641 plus 2%. This line item includes more complex repairs to Fire Department
vehicles that are not preformed by city staff, such as repairs that require specialty work.
16.General Liability Insurance decreased from $98,385 in FY 2023 to $96,710 in FY 2024 based on
information received for Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP).
17.Electricity Utility Expense increased from $55,715 in FY 2023 to $67,683 in FY 2024 based on FY
2022 actual of $67,683. This line item represents electricity expenses for all Fire Department
facilities including Fire Headquarters and five other fire stations.
18.Collections increased from $112,887 in FY 2023 to $127,238 in FY 2024 based on FY 2022 revenue
at a 3.5% fee. This line item represents the Digitech billing service for Ambulance.
19.Technology Services decreased from $239,433 in FY 2023 to $141,110 in FY 2024. This decrease is
due to a one-time improvement package in FY 2023 that funded non-recurring expenses related to
the implementation of Darkhorse data analytics software. This line item also includes expenses for
Computer-Aided Dispatch software, ESO Records software, Power DMS policy software, Knox Box
security access software, alerting radio software and equipment,radios and batteries for Fire
Department vehicles, the CA 3000 Door Control swipe system, and data plans for iPads.
20.Refunds increased from $18,987 in FY 2023 to $53,535 in FY 2024 based on FY 2022 actual of
53,536. This line item represents refunds issued to customers related to ambulance bills that were
either audited or contested and found to be incorrect.
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21.Operating Supplies decreased from $83,783 in FY 2023 to $81,000 in FY 2024 based on FY 2022
actual of 73,561. This line item represents medical supplies for four ambulances. Effective July 1,
2022, hospitals no longer provide medical supplies to ambulance services, thus this expense will
increase over previous years. Hospitals also no longer provide the drug box exchange program,
resulting in increased expenses for the Fire Department.
Machinery & Equipment
22.Equipment replacement items include ($172,220):
Fire Machinery and Equipment
Fire Suppression
Furniture - Chairs (3)$ 2,625
Furniture - Beds (8)$ 4,000
Mowing Equipment (3)$ 2,100
Snowblower $ 800
Weed Eaters (3)$ 750
Leaf Blowers (3)$ 750
Batteries/Charging Station $ 500
Window A/C $ 1,000
Kitchen Appliances (2)$ 2,000
Chairs $ 1,000
Smart Phone and Case $ 350
Ford F-150 Replacement 544 $ 70,000
Chevy Silverado Replacement 562 $ 70,000
Storage Sheds (3)$ 9,000
Ambulance
EMS Fog-Resistant Safety Glasses (30)$ 3,000
Smart Phone and Case $ 350
Smart Phones and Cases (4)$ 1,400
Recommended Improvement Packages $ 2,595
Total Equipment $ 172,220
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Debt Service
23.FY 2024 Annual Debt Service Payments are as follows ($405,436):
Amount Debt Series Source Purpose
Final
Payment
Call
Date
$ 98,074 2017A G.O.Tax Levy Pumper Truck 2029 2025
$ 19,934 2019C G.O.General Fund Station #4/Pumper Truck 2027 2026
$ 23,840 2014B G.O.Sales Tax 20%Fire Improvements 2034 2021
$ 24,200 2017B G.O.Sales Tax 20%Ambulance Replacement 2028 2025
$ 13,466 2019A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Quick Response Pumper 2039 2026
$ 4,947 2021A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Ambulance Replacement 2041 2028
$ 50,375 2021A G.O.Sales Tax 20%HVAC/Truck 2036 2028
$ 158,470 Planned Sales Tax 20%Pumper Truck 2043
$ 12,130 Planned Sales Tax 20%HVAC Headquarters 2044
$ 405,436 Total Fire Annual Debt Service
Revenue
24.The County share of HAZMAT team support is unchanged from $77,576 in FY 2023 to $77,576 in FY
2024. Funding represents one-third of the cost for consumable equipment and one-third of one-third
of labor costs for six positions.
25.Ambulance Fees increased from $1,379,294 in FY 2023 ($332 per call) to $1,917,275 in FY 2024
($345 per call). FY 2022 actual was 1,894,062. In FY 2024, it is currently estimated that there will be
5,557 calls with $345 per call average. Fiscal Year 2024 is based on Fiscal Year 2023 actual
transport volume for the first four months annualized (5,160) increased by 7.7% five-year average
growth rate (5,557).
26.Ambulance Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program (GEMT) Payments increased from
$1,174,894 in FY 2023 to $2,324,377 in FY 2024. Fiscal Year 2023 was based on a four year
average of transports and Fiscal Year 2024 is based on the first four months of Fiscal Year 2023
Medicaid transports annualized (1,311) increased by 11%. The actual rate of reimbursement from
Medicaid increased from $1,579.13 in FY 2023 to $1,597.51 in FY 2024 based on the cost report
filed. This line item is offset by GEMT Pay to Other Agency expense for local match of $438,000
resulting in net revenue of $1,886,377.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dubuque Fire Department works to protect, assist and educate our community and visitors with pride,
skill and compassion.
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
People
Provide quality
assistance and solutions
to our citizens and
visitors who often have
nowhere to turn in time
of need. We engage the
community through
school groups,
neighborhoods, and
community activities.
ó Planning
Prepare and train with
other city departments,
county agencies, health
care providers, and
private agencies to assure
quick response to
disasters and
emergencies affecting the
community.
ô ô
Partnerships
Create and maintain strong relationships with area Fire, EMS, law enforcement, utilities, and
health care providers to assure the best-possible response to emergencies.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Full-Time Equivalent 92.16 99.16 101.16
Revenue and Property Tax Support
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Gaming/Sales Tax
Abated Debt
Operating Revenue Property Tax Support
$0
$2,500,000
$5,000,000
$7,500,000
$10,000,000
$12,500,000
The Fire Department is supported by 101.16 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for 82.8%
of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to
increase by 6.74% in FY 2024 compared to FY 2023.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$10,666,160
$1,764,737
$222,949
$215,721
$11,886,924
$1,871,034
$240,200
$318,493
$12,653,143
$2,050,125
$172,220
$405,436
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Employee Expense
Supplies and Services
Machinery and Equipment
Debt Service
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Administration
Mission & Services
The mission of Fire Administration is to develop long and short-range goals for fire and EMS service,
establishing policy for 24-hour per day operations and conducting all other administrative duties of the
Fire Department.
Administration Funding Summary
FY 2022 Actual FY 2023 Budget FY 2024 Recomm'd
Expenditures $519,584 $745,957 $696,546
Resources $10,164 $8,776 $9,441
Administration Position Summary
FY 2024
Fire Chief 1.00
Intern 0.16
Secretary 2.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees 3.16
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Robust Local Economy
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2021
Actual
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Recruit a diverse workforce that represents the members of the community.
# of students provided ride-a-long and
job-shadow opportunities 6 1 2 10
# of career day events and presentations
conducted 5 4 6 10
City Council goal: Vibrant Community - Healthy and Safe
2 Activity Objective: Continue to implement industry best practices to improve total response time.
Fire Suppression: minutes/seconds of first
unit to scene within 911 call pickup
(Moderate Risk at 90th percentile)
6:20 7:36 8:28 7:50
EMS: minutes/seconds of first unit to
scene within 911 call pickup (High Risk at
90th percentile)
6:00 7:53 7:54 7:15
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Training
Mission & Services
The mission of training activity is to assure the fire department meets compliance and skill
requirements for identified all-hazard responses. In addition to training, this division oversees small
tool, safety equipment, hose, pumps, and ladder compliance testing. The training officer serves as the
department's incident safety officer, department safety coordinator, department peer fitness
coordinator, department peer support coordinator, hazardous materials coordinator, Community
Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) group chair, department rescue coordinator, data and
analytics processor, and the assistant accreditation manager.
Training Funding Summary
10013200 FY 2022 Actual FY 2023 Budget FY 2024 Recomm'd
Expenditures $183,833 $292,049 $327,126
Resources $—$—$—
Training Position Summary
FY 2024
Assistant Fire Chief 1.00
Total FT Equivalent Employee 1.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Financially Responsible, High Performance Organization
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY21
Actual
FY22
Actual
FY 2023
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Identify training needs and schedule appropriately for personnel; including
training for high-risk, low-frequency events.
# Training hours per employee per month 20 (ISO)12.4 13.7 20
# of personnel with Blue Card incident
command training 38 11 15 22
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance)
Mission & Services
The mission of ambulance activity is to safeguard our citizens and visitors by providing excellence in
pre-hospital emergency medicine. The ambulance service delivers efficient, prompt advanced life
support and transportation in times of medical and traumatic need in both emergency and non-
emergency situations. Two paramedics staff each of the ambulances along with a first arriving fire
engine staffed with a paramedic.
Emergency Medical Services Funding Summary
10013300 FY 2022 Actual FY 2023 Budget FY 2024 Recomm'd
Expenditures $2,546,586 $2,632,291 $2,631,254
Resources $4,006,753 $2,572,368 $4,259,832
Emergency Medical Services Position Summary
FY 2024
Ambulance Medical Officer 6.00
Fire Captain 2.00
Fire Lieutenant 3.00
EMS Supervisor 1.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees 12.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community - Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY21
Actual
FY22
Actual
FY 2023
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Provide advanced emergency care as quickly as possible while reducing on-
scene times for ambulances
% of identified patients receiving stroke exam >72%87%83%90%
% of identified patients receiving 12-lead ECG >83%94%96%95%
2
Activity Objective: Maintain cardiac survival rate above American Heart Association national average
(10.8%)
% of cardiac arrest incidents in which
bystander CPR was performed >33%29.41%28%30%
% of cardiac arrest patients alive after 14 days > 10.8% 13.2%15.94%17%
% of cardiac arrest patients with Return of
Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) i.e. a pulse >33%45%20%35%
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Suppression
Mission & Services
The mission of Fire Suppression activity is to protect life and property by responding to all types of
calls for service. Call types include but are not limited to: fires, hazardous material releases,
specialized rescues and emergency medical responses with the EMS activity resources. In addition,
the suppression activity performs fire inspections and hydrant maintenance, personnel training and
maintains/cleans all buildings, vehicles and equipment assigned. The activity is provided from 6 fire
station locations.
Fire Suppression Funding Summary
10013400 FY 2022 Actual FY 2023 Budget
FY 2024
Recomm'd
Expenditures $9,075,146 $9,990,885 $10,805,772
Resources $156,421 $89,730 $82,252
Fire Suppression Position Summary
FY 2024
Assistant Fire Chief 3.00
Fire Captain 7.00
Fire Equipment Operator 24.00
Fire Lieutenant 14.00
Firefighter 34.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees 82.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community - Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY21
Actual
FY22
Actual
FY 2023
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Control fires while still small, keeping property damage to a minimum for
property owners
% of structure fires controlled within the
room-of-origin >65% 78.3%69%78%
Moderate-Risk Effective Response Force
(ERF) arrival time from 911 call pick up
(90th Percentile)
10:20 12:17 16:58 12:00
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Prevention
Mission & Services
The mission of Fire Prevention is to manage the community risk reduction program. Preventing fires
before they occur, and improving life safety through community education, involving schools,
neighborhood associations, civic groups and businesses. Community risk reduction is also achieved
through safety inspection of buildings and public education on life safety issues. If a fire does occur the
Fire Marshal’s office will investigate fire cause and origin of the affected property. Working with other
city departments the Fire Marshal’s office reviews new construction and improvement plans in an effort
to promote a safe working environment and continued operation.
Fire Prevention Funding Summary
10013700 FY 2022
Actual FY 2023 Budget FY 2024 Recomm'd
Expenditures $319,194 $322,670 414,784
Resources $5,045 $3,430 5,045
Fire Prevention Position Summary
FY 2024
Assistant Fire Chief 1.00
Assistant Fire Marshall 1.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees 2.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community - Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY21
Actual
FY22
Actual
FY 2023
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Improve exterior fire escape code compliance.
# of completed fire escape inspections per
year 8 0 2 8
2 Activity Objective: Ensure building safety and fire code enforcement for businesses.
# of fire inspections completed annually to
maintain a 3-year inspection cycle for
businesses
900 312 807 900
3 Activity Objective: Maintain a robust program to install smoke detectors in targeted residences
# free smoke detectors installed 400 610 72 700
# of households receiving smoke
detectors 100 138 18 150
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
13 - FIRE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY21 Actual
Revenue
FY22 Actual
Revenue
FY23 Adopted
Budget
FY24 Recomm'd
Budget
100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
41900 - Miscellaneous Licenses (1,830) (2,495) (1,930) (2,495)
45000 - Charges/Fees for Service (1,546,676) (1,894,062) (1,379,294) (1,917,275)
45005 - Ambulance GEMT (1,523,439) (2,083,451) (1,174,894) (2,324,377)
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs 0 0 0 0
47100 - Reimbursements (18,824) (13,095) (15,577) (10,285)
47150 - Refunds (40)0 0 0
47200 - Insurance Settlements 0 0 0 0
47700 - District Court Fines (40)(1,105)(40)(382)
47820 - Specialized Services (36,640)(35,240)(25,030)(24,180)
4A - Charges for Services Total (3,127,489)(4,029,448)(2,596,765)(4,278,994)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44000 - Federal Grants 0 (160)0 0
44150 - Public Assistance Grants (25,300)(26,052)0 0
44400 - State Grants 0 0 0 0
44650 - County Contributions 0 (180,772)(77,576)(77,576)
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (25,300)(206,984)(77,576)(77,576)
4M - Gain on Disposal
48100 - Sale of Personal Property (2,075)0 0 0
4M - Gain on Disposal Total (2,075)0 0 0
4N - Transfers
49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20%0 0 0 0
4N - Transfers Total 0 0 0 0
200 - Debt Service
4N - Transfers
49100 - Transfer In General Fund (20,443)(20,648)(19,507)(19,934)
49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20%(67,671)(120,067)(203,311)(287,428)
4N - Transfers Total (88,114)(140,715)(222,818)(307,362)
4O - Eliminated for GW
48200 - Proceeds from GO Debt (176,444)0 0 0
48205 - Bond Discount/Premium (9,190)0 0 0
4O - Eliminated for GW Total (185,634)0 0 0
FIRE - Total (3,428,612)(4,377,147)(2,897,159)(4,663,932)
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
13 - FIRE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY21 Actual
Expense
FY22 Actual
Expense
FY23 Adopted
Budget
FY 24 Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 6,286,397 6,553,784 7,470,889 8,217,832
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 534 0 0 0
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/Seasonal 0 1,799 5,553 5,626
60400 - Overtime 480,590 344,948 152,244 196,946
60410 - Overtime - Holiday 0 0 0 0
60620 - Special Pay - Holiday 234,811 245,896 280,895 304,477
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 87,200 97,700 74,697 87,356
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50% 34,937 24,576 34,936 34,936
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 25,910 46,898 0 0
60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 74,573 92,874 0 0
60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 5,315 254 1,000 18,500
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 7,230,267 7,408,728 8,020,214 8,865,673
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 101,009 101,552 115,483 133,047
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 8,624 5,067 5,567 10,102
61410 - Pension - MFPRSI 1,650,393 1,780,242 2,003,038 1,938,654
61510 - Health Insurance 1,131,232 1,192,545 1,326,140 1,355,733
61540 - Life Insurance 3,803 3,729 4,512 4,646
61600 - Workers' Compensation 128 91 98 96
61615 - Insurance Premium 68,243 103,471 108,645 108,645
61625 - Exccess Workers' Comp 0 0 0 0
61810 - Uniform Allowance 46,383 44,000 53,350 53,350
61990 - Other Benefits & Costs 19,406 8,691 53,868 0
61992 - Physicals 18,710 18,044 81,050 84,000
61994 - Police/Fire Injuries (30) 0 114,959 99,197
6B - Employee Benefits Total 3,047,902 3,257,432 3,866,710 3,787,470
6C - Staff Development
100 - General
62100 - Association Dues 1,020 2,588 5,350 5,786
62200 - Subscriptions 1,575 1,521 1,675 2,740
62325 - Mileage 98 0 0 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 647 13,580 9,810 38,504
62500 - Education Reimbursement 26,219 64,352 93,832 42,846
6C - Staff Development Total 29,559 82,041 110,667 89,876
6D - Repair/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 20,194 49,462 20,194 49,462
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 44,007 74,124 49,827 49,827
63313 - Vehicle Ops - Other 677 494 800 800
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 165,480 185,021 164,599 189,847
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 82,468 91,641 74,223 93,800
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 48,155 6,960 18,156 14,900
63710 - Electricity 49,650 67,683 55,715 67,683
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63711 - Natural Gas 17,208 37,770 25,412 37,770
63730 - Telecommunications 11,407 10,883 14,527 10,883
63742 - Stormwater 165 1,036 1,045 1,105
6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 439,409 525,076 424,498 516,077
6E - Contractual Svcs
100 - General
64004 - Internal Service Charge 0 0 0 0
64005 - Services Other Depts 0 0 0 0
64015 - Financial Service Fees 0 661 0 1,500
64020 - Advertising 1,425 22,960 1,560 6,981
64030 - Outsourced Labor 0 0 3,400 3,400
64040 - Collections 102,412 96,162 112,887 147,187
64050 - Recording Fees 0 596 600 596
64062 - Refunds 18,987 53,536 18,987 53,535
64080 - Insurance - Property 5,821 10,563 11,562 13,015
64081 - Insurance - Liability 72,119 84,593 98,385 96,710
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 87,103 477,000 466,267 438,000
64140 - Printing 20 844 334 334
64145 - Copying 1,186 1,734 1,186 1,186
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 7,894 8,008 8,200 14,208
64190 - Technology Services 137,872 88,558 239,433 141,110
64191 - IT Recharges 0 0 0 41,672
64195 - Credit Card Charge 784 799 784 799
64870 - HVAC Services 1,741 3,244 3,500 3,500
64880 - Custodial Services 1,356 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 4,300 39,905 67,500 37,000
64970 - Hazard Spill Clean Up 3,939 2,410 3,939 4,035
64975 - Equip Maint Cont 12,002 18,301 28,400 24,032
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 38,611 38,611 39,948 2,391
200 - Debt Service
64110 - Legal 0 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 468 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 498,040 948,486 1,106,872 1,031,191
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65010 - Chemicals 4,158 4,159 6,242 7,242
65025 - Program Materials 1,155 1,751 2,000 5,000
65030 - Merchandise for Resale 0 0 0 0
65033 - Food Products 89 268 300 300
65036 - Beverage/Ice 124 534 200 534
65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 1,464 2,364 5,100 107,650
65045 - Technology Equipment 42,767 27,846 46,400 4,695
65050 - Other Equipment 30,632 12,040 52,700 0
65054 - Safety Equipment 78,669 75,795 110,800 3,000
65060 - Office Supplies 13,860 7,409 14,167 576
65070 - Operating Supplies 57,048 73,561 83,783 81,000
65080 - Postage/Shipping 371 414 378 434
65925 - Uniform Purchase 39,038 100,093 100,000 190,550
65960 - Repair Parts 8,147 11,906 11,520 13,020
65965 - Janitorial 5,203 6,675 5,307 6,675
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6F - Commodities Total 282,724 324,815 438,897 420,676
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
67100 - Vehicles 32,383 91,188 0 140,000
67110 - Mowing Equipment 0 820 800 4,900
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 3,025 15,260 29,500 10,625
67250 - Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
67500 - Buildings 4 0 0 9,000
6G - Capital Outlay Total 35,411 107,268 30,300 164,525
6H - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
68010 - Principal Payment 306,646 151,617 201,502 267,223
68020 - Interest Payments 53,911 64,104 116,991 138,213
68980 - Financial Consultant 318 0 0 0
68990 - Paying Agent Fees 12 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service Total 360,887 215,721 318,493 405,436
FIRE - Total 11,924,199 12,869,567 14,316,651 15,280,924
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1301 - Administration
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages $ 230,880 $ 218,914 $ 279,025
6B - Employee Benefits $ 196,687 $ 363,203 $ 304,865
6C - Staff Development $ 15,200 $ 16,360 $ 40,940
6D - Repair/Maint/Util $ 3,229 $ 3,542 $ 3,298
6E - Contractual Svcs $ 68,756 $ 142,310 $ 64,519
6F - Commodities $ 4,832 $ 1,628 $ 3,899
1301 - Administration Total $ 519,584 $ 745,957 $ 696,546
1302 - Training
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages $ 83,272 $ 93,254 $ 181,597
6B - Employee Benefits $ 36,484 $ 112,843 $ 123,811
6C - Staff Development $ 47,113 $ 58,380 $ 15,383
6D - Repair/Maint/Util $ 2,885 $ 1,103 $ 2,950
6E - Contractual Svcs $ 11,900 $ 16,119 $ 3,385
6F - Commodities $ 2,179 $ 10,350 $ —
6G - Capital Outlay $ — $ — $ —
1302 - Training Total $ 183,833 $ 292,049 $ 327,126
1303 - Ambulance
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages $ 1,125,885 $ 1,155,482 $ 1,194,375
6B - Employee Benefits $ 454,864 $ 471,969 $ 461,664
6C - Staff Development $ 15,510 $ 26,470 $ 20,550
6D - Repair/Maint/Util $ 94,255 $ 72,445 $ 96,266
6E - Contractual Svcs $ 709,825 $ 764,800 $ 714,807
6F - Commodities $ 106,248 $ 141,125 $ 143,592
6G - Capital Outlay $ 40,000 $ — $ —
1303 - Ambulance Total $ 2,546,586 $ 2,632,291 $ 2,631,254
1304 - Fire Suppression
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages $ 5,762,397 $ 6,345,470 $ 6,986,294
6B - Employee Benefits $ 2,490,104 $ 2,836,836 $ 2,818,754
6C - Staff Development $ 50 $ — $ —
6D - Repair/Maint/Util $ 414,319 $ 338,070 $ 405,603
6E - Contractual Svcs $ 144,258 $ 170,682 $ 162,417
6F - Commodities $ 196,750 $ 269,527 $ 268,179
6G - Capital Outlay $ 67,268 $ 30,300 $ 164,525
1304 - Fire Suppression Total $ 9,075,146 $ 9,990,885 $ 10,805,772
1305 - Fire Prevention
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages $ 206,168 $ 207,094 $ 224,382
6B - Employee Benefits $ 79,154 $ 81,859 $ 78,376
6C - Staff Development $ 4,168 $ 9,457 $ 13,003
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
13 - FIRE
Fund/Activity FY22 Actual Expense FY23 Adopted Budget
FY24 Recomm'd
Budget
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6D - Repair/Maint/Util 10,388 9,338 7,960
6E - Contractual Svcs 11,042 12,222 86,063
6F - Commodities 8,274 2,700 5,000
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
1305 - Fire Prevention Total 319,194 322,670 414,784
1306 - Fire Vax
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 127 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 139 0 0
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 2,705 739 0
6F - Commodities 6,525 13,567 0
1306 - Fire Vax Total 9,496 14,306 0
1350 - Grants
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
1350 - Grants Total 0 0 0
1380 - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service 215,721 318,493 405,436
1380 - Debt Service Total 215,721 318,493 405,436
1399 - Pcard Clearing
100 - General
6F - Commodities 6 0 6
1399 - Pcard Clearing Total 6 0 6
FIRE TOTAL 12,869,567 14,316,651 15,280,924
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
13 - FIRE
Fund/Activity FY22 Actual Expense FY23 Adopted Budget
FY24 Recomm'd
Budget
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
13 FIRE DEPARTMENT
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
61010 Full Time Employee Expense
100 7125 GE-44 FIRE CHIEF 1.00 $ 144,545 1.00 $ 149,237 1.00 $ 148,665
100 7025 GE-38 ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF 3.00 $ 317,516 3.00 $ 327,810 3.00 $ 311,453
100 7000 GE-38 ASST FIRE CHIEF-FIRE MARSHALL 1.00 $ 84,210 1.00 $ 107,208 1.00 $ 91,689
100 7050 GE-38 ASST FIRE CHIEF-TRAINING (80)1.00 $ 103,842 1.00 $ 91,378 1.00 $ 100,775
100 6975 GE-35 EMS SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 82,308 1.00 $ 89,461 1.00 $ 94,744
100 6915 GE-34 ASST FIRE MARSHALL 1.00 $ 106,837 1.00 $ 86,898 1.00 $ 113,205
100 225 GE-25 SECRETARY 1.00 $ 51,747 1.00 $ 53,420 2.00 $ 102,070
100 6900 F-05 FIRE CAPTAIN (112 HRS)7.00 $ 567,732 7.00 $ 588,141 7.00 $ 648,258
100 F-05 FIRE CAPTAIN - AMBULANCE 2.00 $ 162,191 2.00 $ 168,546 2.00 $ 180,169
100 F-04 FIRE LIEUTENANT - AMBULANCE 4.00 $ 298,238 4.00 $ 306,568 3.00 $ 252,947
100 6750 F-04 FIRE LIEUTENANT (112 HRS)14.00 $ 1,062,456 14.00 $ 1,103,039 15.00 $ 1,290,644
100 6650 F-03 AMBULANCE MEDICAL OFFICER 6.00 $ 431,871 6.00 $ 443,390 6.00 $ 490,201
100 6625 F-02 FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 24.00 $ 1,703,193 24.00 $ 1,757,123 24.00 $ 1,932,831
100 6300 F-01 FIREFIGHTER 26.00 $ 1,689,281 33.00 $ 2,198,670 34.00 $ 2,466,252
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 92.00 $ 6,805,967 99.00 $ 7,470,889
101.0
0 $ 8,223,903
61030 Seasonal Employee Expense
100 NA-31 FIRE INTERN 0.16 $ 3,656 0.16 $ 5,553 0.16 $ 5,626
TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 0.16 $ 3,656 0.16 $ 5,553 0.16 $ 5,626
TOTAL FIRE DEPT.92.16 $ 6,809,623 99.16 $ 7,476,442 101.16 $ 8,229,529
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Fire Administration - Full-Time
10013100 61010 100 225 GE-25 SECRETARY 1.00 $ 51,747 1.00 $ 53,420 2.00 $ 102,070
10013100 61010 100 7125 GE-44 FIRE CHIEF 1.00 $ 144,545 1.00 $ 149,237 1.00 $ 148,665
Total 2.00 $ 196,292 2.00 $ 202,657 3.00 $ 250,735
Fire Administration - Seasonal
10013100 61030 100 NA-31 FIRE INTERN 0.16 $ 3,656 0.16 $ 5,553 0.16 $ 5,626
Total 0.16 $ 3,656 0.16 $ 5,553 0.16 $ 5,626
Fire Suppression - Full-Time
10013400 61010 100 6625 F-02 FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 24.00 $ 1,703,193 24.00 $ 1,757,123 24.00 $ 1,932,831
10013400 61010 100 6900 F-05 FIRE CAPTAIN (112 HRS)7.00 $ 567,732 7.00 $ 588,141 7.00 $ 648,258
10013400 61010 100 7025 GE-38 ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF 3.00 $ 317,516 3.00 $ 327,810 3.00 $ 311,453
10013400 61010 100 6300 F-01 FIREFIGHTER 26.00 $ 1,689,281 33.00 $ 2,198,670 34.00 $ 2,466,252
10013400 61010 100 6750 F-04 FIRE LIEUTENANT (112 HRS)14.00 $ 1,062,456 14.00 $ 1,103,039 14.00 $ 1,209,218
Total 74.00 $ 5,340,178 81.00 $ 5,974,783 82.00 $ 6,568,012
Fire Prevention - Full-Time
10013700 61010 100 6915 GE-34
ASST FIRE CHIEF-FIRE
MARSHALL 1.00 $ 106,837 1.00 $ 107,208 1.00 $ 91,689
10013700 61010 100 7000 GE-38 ASST FIRE MARSHALL 1.00 $ 84,210 1.00 $ 86,898 1.00 $ 113,205
Total 2.00 $ 191,047 2.00 $ 194,106 2.00 $ 204,894
Fire Training - Full-Time
10013200 61010 100 7050 GE-38
ASST FIRE CHIEF-TRAINING
(80)1.00 $ 103,842 1.00 $ 91,378 1.00 $ 100,775
Total 1.00 $ 103,842 1.00 $ 91,378 1.00 $ 100,775
Ambulance
10013300 61010 100 6975 GE-35 EMS SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 82,308 1.00 $ 89,461 1.00 $ 94,744
10013300 61010 100 2420 F-05 FIRE CAPTAIN - AMBULANCE 2.00 $ 162,191 2.00 $ 168,546 2.00 $ 180,169
10013300 61010 100 6750 F-04 FIRE LIEUTENANT (112 HRS)—$ — —$ — 1.00 $ 81,426
10013300 61010 100 2480 F-04
FIRE LIEUTENANT -
AMBULANCE 4.00 $ 298,238 4.00 $ 306,568 3.00 $ 252,947
10013300 61010 100 6650 F-03
AMBULANCE MEDICAL
OFFICER 6.00 $ 431,871 6.00 $ 443,390 6.00 $ 490,201
Total 13.00 $ 974,608 13.00 $ 1,007,965 13.00 $ 1,099,487
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 92.16 $ 6,809,623 99.16 $ 7,476,442 101.16 $ 8,229,529
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Project
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account
FY 24 Recomm'd
Budget
1315000006 Mechanical&Electric Study Fire 304 63100 27,061
1315000008 HVAC replcmnt Fire HQ Fire 304 67500 582,000
1315000009 Fire Station Exhaust Systems Fire 304 67270 58,000
1315000010 BLDG MAINT AT STATION 3 Fire 304 67500 28,363
1315000012 Ladder Truck & Pumper Replacement Fire 100 67230 650,000
1315000012 Ladder Truck & Pumper Replacement Fire 304 67230 2,090,000
1315000020 Station 5 Bathroom Remod Fire 304 67500 15,300
1315000024 Fire Boat Replacement Fire 304 67230 400,000
1315000025 Fire Department Bunk Room Remodel Fire 304 64070 75,000
1315000027 Fire Station Storage Sheds Fire 304 67990 36,000
1315000028 All Fire Stations - Tuck Pointing,Fire 304 67500 100,000
1315000029 Fire Administration Office Update Fire 304 64070 50,000
1315000030 Station 6 Off Street Parking Lot Fire 304 64075 8,000
1315000030 Station 6 Off Street Parking Lot Fire 304 67990 65,000
1316000001 Ambulance replacement Fire 304 67230 344,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 4,528,724
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PRGRM
/DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 TOTAL PAGE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety
Ladder Truck & Pumper
Replacement $ 2,740,000 $ — $ 700,000 $ — $ — $ 3,440,000 1
Fire Station Expansion
$ — $ — $ 976,700 $ 3,797,000 $ — $ 4,773,700 3
HVAC Replacement at Fire
Headquarters 11 West 9th
Street $ 582,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 582,000 5
Ambulance Replacement $ 344,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 344,000 6
Fire Station Exhaust Systems
$ 58,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 58,000 7
Outdoor Warning Siren Repair/
Replace $ — $ 52,020 $ 53,060 $ 54,000 $ — $ 159,080 8
Implement Mechanical &
Electrical System Design
Study Recommendations $ 27,061 $ 27,900 $ — $ — $ — $ 54,961 9
Administration Office Update
$ 50,000 $ 250,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 300,000 10
Zoll Cardiac Monitors $ — $ 290,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 290,000 11
Bunk Room Remodel $ 75,000 $ 200,000 $ 220,000 $ — $ — $ 495,000 12
Fire Boat Replacement $ 400,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 400,000 13
Storage Sheds $ 36,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 36,000 14
Tuck Pointing, Sealing, and
Exterior Maintenance at all Fire
Stations $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 200,000 15
Building Maintenance Fire
Station 3 $ 28,363 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 28,363 16
Station 5 Bathroom Remodel $ 15,300 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 15,300 17
Station 6 Off Street Parking Lot $ 73,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 73,000 18
TOTAL $ 4,528,724 $ 919,920 $ 1,949,760 $ 3,851,000 $ — $ 11,249,404
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Dubuque Fire Department
Fiscal Year 2024
Budget Presentation
March 2023
AS
Fire Department Mission
To protect, assist, and educate
our community and visitors
with pride, skill, and
compassion.
Dubuque Fire Retirements
36.5 years with DFD
Chief Rick Steines
32 Years with DFD
FEO Gary Kramer
27 Years with DFD
Lt. Ted George
95.5 total years of Experience
Dubuque Fire Probationary
Dubuque Fire Probationary
FIRE CHIEF
(1)
ASSISTANT CHIEF
First Shift (1)
CAPTAINS
(3)
LIEUTENANTS
(6)
MEDICAL
OFFICERS
(2)
DRIVER
OPERATORS
(8)
FIREFIGHTER
PARAMEDICS
(11)
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Second Shift (1)
CAPTAINS
(3)
LIEUTENANTS
(6)
MEDICAL
OFFICERS
(2)
DRIVER
OPERATORS
(8)
FIREFIGHTER
PARAMEDICS
(11) + (1)
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Third Shift (1)
CAPTAINS
(3)
LIEUTENANTS
(6)
MEDICAL
OFFICERS
(2)
DRIVER
OPERATORS
(8)
FIREFIGHTER
PARAMEDICS
(11)
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Fire Marshal (1)
ASSISTANT FIRE
MARSHAL (1)
ASSISTANT CHIEF
Training Officer
(1)
EMS SUPERVISOR
(1)
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
(1) + (1)
DUBUQUE FIRE ORGANIZATION CHART
OPERATIONS-56 HOUR
ADMINISTRATION-40 HOUR
2023 Approved FTE 99.16
2024 Recommended FTE 101.16
Fire Chief
(1 FTE)
Administrative
Assistant
(1) FTE (1)
Fire Prevention
(2 FTE)
Fire Training
(1 FTE)
EMS Supervisor
(1 FTE)
Fire Suppression
(81 FTE) (1)
Ambulance
(12 FTE)
Intern
(0.16 FTE)
Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights
In October of 2022, the department staffed its third
ambulance.
Third Ambulance
The department has been recognized with a mission
lifeline award every year since 2016, this is the third
year the department attained the Gold Plus level
award.
Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award
The training division, operations division and labor
group are working together to refine the annual
department physical program as well as improve our
employee health and wellness programs.
Department Health & Wellness/ Injury recovery
July of 2022-staffing went from 91.16 to 99.16-Hired
10 new probationary employees in January.
Improved Staffing to 99.16
High Council Priority for the past two years.
Completed the onboarding of a third-party data vendor
Station Location Study
Hazardous Material Command Vehicle
Took delivery of a replacement Hazardous Materials
Command Vehicle. Recently showcased at council
meeting
Future 2024 Initiatives
Finalizing data analysis, beginning to work with
planning and finalize report.
Station Location Study
Annual report-Transparency in data
Strategic Plan
CRA-Community Risk Assessment
SOC-Standard of Cover
Department Policy
Strategic and Specific Recommendations
Review and Update Core Department Documents
Align vehicle needs with purchasing strategy in an
environment where build times and price increases
are increasing at unpredictable rates.
Vehicle purchasing strategy
Real time visualization of data. Mapping of call type
and location to align with community risk reduction
efforts
Data Visualization
Continue to evaluate call handling and turnout times,
processes and improvement opportunities.
Response times/ nature codes and response plans
Future Initiatives
Station Location
Headquarters-11West 9th
Constructed in 1970
Fire Station 2-2180 John F Kennedy
Constructed in 1967/ 1969
Fire Station 3-3155 Central Ave
Constructed in 1979
Fire Station 4-1697 University
Constructed in 1960 / 1952
Fire Station 5-689 S. Grandview Built in 1904
Constructed in 1902/ 1904
Fire Station 6-1500 Rhomberg Ave Built in 1905
Constructed in 1902/ 1905
Fire Department
FY 2024 Property Tax Support
Net Operating Property Tax Support Average Homeowners Property Tax Cost for Fire
$10,616,992
Net Operating
Property Tax Support
$153.60
Average homeowner’s* property tax cost for Fire Department
(*Avg. home value of $159,503)
Service Numbers -Dubuque Fire Department
Emergency Medical Services
Specialty Team Response
Fire and All Hazards Response
DEPARTMENT CALL VOLUME TREND
5949 6003 6,164
6,512
7,799 7,814
4455 4515 4699
5099
6159 6294
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total Call Volume Trend
Total Response EMS
Call Composition (7814)
EMS
650
432
1162 1141
318 364
591
1829
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2022 Top 7 EMS
FIRE
Building fire, 35
Electrical/wiring problem,
35
Powerline problem
powerlines down , 19
Cooking fire (no extension
beyond vessel), 16
Arching electrical
equipment, 13
Outside rubbish, trash, or
waste, 12
Natural vegetation fire
other, 10
Passenger vehicle fire, 9
Cooking fire not contained
to vessel, 6
Brush or brush and grass
fire, 5
FIRE RESPONSE 2022
DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE
1598
1460
1058
826
549
645
22
1628
1461
1183
897
628
684
31
2019
1908
1326
1010
733
765
38
1846
1974
1507
1000
628
735
39
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Headquarters Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Station 5 Station 6 unknown
District Call Volume
2019 2020 2021 2022
21 Calls per day average2:30 2:35 2:26 2:32
1:53 1:54 1:49 1:44
4:47 4:39 4:46 4:52
8:00 7:56 7:53 8:08
0:00
1:12
2:24
3:36
4:48
6:00
7:12
8:24
9:36
2019 2020 2021 2022
Performance-Emergency Response first due
Call Handling Turn out Time Travel Time Total Time at 90%
EMS Performance
Fire Suppression
BUDGET DIVISIONS
Resources and personnel assigned to the operations
division of the fire department. This includes shift
personnel assigned to fire suppression vehicles that work a
56-hour work week, (24 on and 24 off).
ADMINISTRATION
Resources and personnel that provide
support to the operations division.
This includes budgeting, payroll,
communications, strategic planning,
accreditation and other administrative
support functions. 40-hour work
week.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Resources and personnel that
provide fire prevention and
public education for the city.
Includes fire inspections, new
occupancy inspections and fire
investigations as well as all
community events and public
education programs. 40-hour
work week.
TRAINING
Resources and personnel assigned to the operations division
of the fire department . This includes shift personnel assigned
to the ambulances that work a 56-hour work week, (24 on and
24 off). Also provides training in EMS to operational and
administrative personnel and oversees EMS reimbursement.
OPERATIONS
PREVENTION
Resources and personnel that provide training to both the
administrative and operational personnel of the
department. Responsible for the coordination of all new
hire training including the management of an in-house fire
academy. Also responsible for new hire processing,
promotional testing and specialty training. 40-hour work
week.
Training
8
10
11
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
2020 2021 2022
Training hours per month each employee
Prevention (Public
Education)
Prevention
(Inspections)
2
8
1
9 77
30
11
1 2
11
43
15
8
24
0
10
20
30
40
50
Inspections 501 502 505 506 512
Company Inspections
2020 2021 2022
217
0 4
221
638
1 10
649
462
119
19
600
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
524 523 522 Total
Fire Marshal Office Inspections
2020 2021 2022
2024 IMPROVEMENT PACKAGE REQUEST
1 Administrative Assistant 1 Firefighter Paramedic
▪Request for the addition of one Administrative Assistant
for the Fire Department’s administrative office. The
added position would assist with all current
administrative assistant functions, serve as backup or
primary to budget, payroll, accounts payable/ receivable,
department communications as well as coordinate
policy development, revenue billing, grant management,
and accreditation documentation and reporting.
▪Request for the addition of one full-time Firefighter
position. In line with current Fire Station
Expansion/ Relocation CIP and is currently a high
City Council Priority. The approved expansion/
relocation CIP includes the addition of two
firefighters for each year in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Related Costs $94,678 Tax Funds Recurring
Property Tax Impact $0.0372
Related Costs $66,205 Tax Funds Recurring
Related Costs $2,595 Tax Funds Non-Recurring
Property Tax Impact $0.0271
DUBUQUE Full Time Employee Trend
83 84 85 85
93 94
6 6 6 6 6
7
89 90 92 92 99 101
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Operations Administration Total
FY 24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Continuation of 2023 CIPS FY 2024 Total Project
HVAC Replacement at Fire Headquarters $582,000 $582,000
Fire Station Exhaust Systems $58,000 $58,000
Implement Mechanical and Electrical Recommendations $27,061 $54,961
Tuckpointing, sealing, and exterior maintenance all stations $100,000 $200,000
Building Maintenance Fire Station 3 $28,363 $28,363
Station 5 Bathroom Remodel $15,300 $15,300
Station 6 Off Street Parking $73,000 $73,000
2024 CIP Requests
Fire Administration Office Update $50,000 $300,000
Bunk Room Remodel $75,000 $495,000
Storage Sheds at Fire Stations $36,000 $36,000
FY 24 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS -Vehicles
2024 Vehicles
Fire Engine 507 (1904)$ 650,000
Fire Engine 508 (1902)$ 620,000
Ladder Truck 511 (1909)$ 1,470,000
Ambulance 553 $344,000
Fire Boat $400,000
Dependent upon Port Security Grant Funding (25% match $100,000)
Primary Drivers of the
operating budget
Increased from $152,244 in FY 2023 to $196,946
requested in FY 2024
Overtime
Increased from 100,000 in FY 2023 to $190,000
requested in FY 2024
Uniform Purchases
Internal repairs increased from $164,599 to $189,847
External repairs increased from $74,223 to $93,800
Vehicle Repair
Technology Services decreased from $239,433 in FY
2023 to $ 141,110 in FY 2024
Technology Services Decreased
Ambulance Billing -Payer Mix
Medicare 52%Medicaid 25%-GEMT
Insurance 14%Private Pay 9%Workers Comp 1%
Ambulance Revenue
Ambulance Fees Ground Emergency Medical Transport
▪Traditional billing for Ambulance transport services provided
▪Managed by a third-party billing service provider
▪Predicting an increase in EMS transports in FY 2024 of 7.7%
▪Net revenue predictions for Ambulance Billing Fees FY 2024
$1,917,275
Is a FEDERAL program which provides balance funding for all
Medicaid ambulance transport billing. 25% payer mix
An annual cost report is completed which provides a COST for
providing EMS service and serves as the baseline for Medicaid
reimbursement.
The 2024 Cost report increased from $1,579 in 2023 to
$1,597 in 2024
Predicting an increase in Medicaid transports of 11% for FY
2024 (1455 total) $2,324,377
Ambulance Billing -Revenue
$1,090,928
$1,375,572
$1,567,466
$1,894,062
$1,379,294
$1,917,275
$0
$1,010,019
$1,523,439
$2,083,451
$1,174,894
$2,324,377
$2,385,591
$3,090,905
$3,977,513
$2,554,188
$4,241,652
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
FIRE DEPT Ambulance Billing REVENUE
Ambulance Fee Revenue GEMT Revenue Total
Ambulance Billing -Revenue
$1,090,928
$1,375,572
$1,567,466
$1,894,062 $1,780,200 $1,917,275
$0
$1,010,019
$1,523,439
$2,083,451 $2,070,239
$2,324,377
$2,385,591
$3,090,905
$3,977,513
$3,850,439
$4,241,652
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
FIRE DEPT Ambulance Billing REVENUE-Revised
Ambulance Fee Revenue GEMT Revenue Total Revised
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