Fire Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
April 10, 2025
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 4.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Fire Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 26 Policy Book Volume 5 - Fire
2. Fire - FY26 Budget Presentation_Uploaded 4.10.25
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense $ 12,602,641 $ 13,885,953 $ 13,966,001 0.6 %
Supplies and Services $ 1,954,995 $ 2,657,900 $ 2,803,100 5.5 %
Machinery and Equipment $ 66,939 $ 324,116 $ 185,150 (42.9) %
Debt Service $ 398,503 $ 555,356 $ 908,244 63.5 %
Total Expenses $ 15,023,078 $ 17,423,325 $ 17,862,495 2.5 %
Resources
Operating Revenue $ 3,475,842 $ 4,680,634 $ 4,327,373 (7.5) %
DRA Gaming Abated Debt $ 17,618 $ 19,449 $ 19,850 2.1 %
Sales Tax Abated Debt $ 282,071 $ 437,975 $ 792,973 81.1 %
Total Resources $ 3,775,531 $ 5,138,058 $ 5,140,196 — %
Property Tax Support $ 11,247,547 $ 12,285,267 $ 12,722,299 437,032
Percent Increase (Decrease) 3.6 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 101.16 104.16 104.16
Improvement Package Summary
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This improvement package request seeks funding to accommodate the Center for Public Safety
Excellence (CPSE) site visit, which may include 4 professional assessors to come on site to conduct a
4-day site visit. This request includes lodging/accommodations, flight, per diem, transportation, and
other minor costs associated with the site visit. Having a site visit is crucial for going through the
accreditation process. Having accreditation helps ensure better service delivery. The accreditation
process occurs every 5 years and assesses the department for continuous improvement, strategic
planning, response improvements and various other competencies which align with process
improvements in the delivery of emergency response and risk reduction throughout the community.
There are 11 categories including Governance and administration, assessment and planning, goals and
objectives, financial resources, community risk reduction, physical resources, human resources,
training and competency, essential resources, external system relationships, and health and safety. In
total, there are 250 individual performance indicators the fire department will be assessed on, 94 of
these are considered core competencies and must be met in order to be re-accredited. The department
utilizes the information in strategic planning and process improvement as well as budget considerations
that are tied to continuous improvement and industry best practice. This request supports the City
Council Goal Financially Responsible Higher-Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable,
and Effective Service Delivery.
Related Costs:$ 9,800 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Total Cost:$ 9,800
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0033 0.03%
Activity: Fire Administration
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2 of 5
This improvement package request is for annual funding for pre-plan software that is integrated with
CAD (computer aided dispatch) software. This software was approved as a FY 2025 improvement
package however, it was mistakenly classified as non-recurring. This request seeks annual recurring
funding for the same software. Pre-plan information provides critical information on building size,
occupancy, access, water supply, hazards and building history along with owner information. It also
assists in identifying the number and type of structures throughout the city in an effort to classify and
categorize our buildings based upon risk and community risk reduction initiatives. Currently, the pre-
plan information is created as separate, manually created files stored separate from the response files.
This system is antiquated, slow, and does not leverage new technology and open records to collect and
utilize the most recent data. This process also requires our responding companies navigate to separate
individual files and browse for the correct building information rather than have the file automatically
populate immediately on dispatch. Year 1 cost with implementation is $5,650 (a savings of $3,000 from
the initial package approval in FY 2025, year 2 maintenance is $5,250, year 3 maintenance is $5,513
with a 5% increase in price each year moving forward. This package meets the City Council Goals of
Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe and Financially Responsible, High Performance City
Organization.
Related Costs:$ 5,650 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Total Cost:$ 5,650
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0019 0.02%
Activity: Fire Administration
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This improvement package requests funding to add a full-time Firefighter position to the Fire
Department (1.00 FTE, F-01). This request is directly tied to realigning staffing to reach appropriate
levels for frontline suppression vehicles. Two Firefighter positions are being requested in FY26
(improvement package request 3 of 5 and request 4 of 5) to balance the staffing numbers for two 2 of 3
shifts used in the Fire Department (the three shifts are currently staffed at 31 personnel, 31 personnel
and 32 personnel). Historically, the Dubuque Fire Department has staffed several frontline suppression
vehicles with two personnel (a driver and fire officer). These individuals are both firefighter and
emergency medical provider trained. Industry best practice continues to advocate for staffing frontline
suppression vehicles with a minimum of 4 properly trained and equipped personnel. While this has
consistently been the recommendation of the National Fire Protection Association, professionals are
aware this level of staffing is difficult. While the staffing of 4 members per vehicle can be challenging,
the staffing of only 2 personnel is not typical and make completing single company and multi company
assignments difficult. Of the entities that protect populations of 50,000-100,000, only 10% have 2
personnel per suppression vehicle. The other 90% has 3 or more personnel per vehicle. Additional
personnel will continue to be requested for the next 5 years to bring the department into alignment with
minimum staffing of 3 personnel for each frontline suppression vehicle. This package meets the City
Council Goals of Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe. Ensuring frontline suppression vehicles are
adequately staffed helps ensure high quality emergency services.
Related Costs:$ 100,646 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Total Cost:$ 100,646
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.034 0.34%
Activity: Fire Suppression
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4 of 5
This improvement package requests funding to add a full-time Firefighter position to the Fire
Department (1.00 FTE, F-01). This request is directly tied to realigning staffing to reach appropriate
levels for frontline suppression vehicles. Two Firefighter positions are being requested in FY26
(improvement package request 3 of 5 and request 4 of 5) to balance the staffing numbers for two 2 of 3
shifts used in the Fire Department (the three shifts are currently staffed at 31 personnel, 31 personnel
and 32 personnel). Historically, the Dubuque Fire Department has staffed several frontline suppression
vehicles with two personnel (a driver and fire officer). These individuals are both firefighter and
emergency medical provider trained. Industry best practice continues to advocate for staffing frontline
suppression vehicles with a minimum of 4 properly trained and equipped personnel. While this has
consistently been the recommendation of the National Fire Protection Association, professionals are
aware this level of staffing is difficult. While the staffing of 4 members per vehicle can be challenging,
the staffing of only 2 personnel is not typical and make completing single company and multi company
assignments difficult. Of the entities that protect populations of 50,000-100,000, only 10% have 2
personnel per suppression vehicle. The other 90% has 3 or more personnel per vehicle. Additional
personnel will continue to be requested for the next 5 years to bring the department into alignment with
minimum staffing of 3 personnel for each frontline suppression vehicle. This package meets the City
Council Goals of Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe. Ensuring frontline suppression vehicles are
adequately staffed helps ensure high quality emergency services.
Related Costs:$ 100,646 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Total Cost:$ 100,646
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.034 0.34%
Activity: Fire Suppression
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This improvement package seeks approval to implement a data analytics software solution (in lieu of a
position request) to pull in data from over 40 metrics encompassing all aspects of risk in the Dubuque
community. These sources include response data, national data, local data, and community specific
data. The data will be utilized to guide decision making in alignment with community risk reduction
efforts throughout the community, including data visualization and transparency to guide and support
risk management plans and strategies. It will also assist in guiding the Fire department's short-term and
long-term strategic planning initiatives. This package meets the City Council Goals of Vibrant
Community: Healthy and Safe.
Related Costs:$ 20,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Total Cost:$ 20,000
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0068 0.07%
Activity: Fire Administration
Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1.FY 2026 employee expense reflects a 3.00% wage package increase for non-represented
employees. The collective bargaining agreement with the Dubuque Professional Firefighters
Association (DPFA) also includes a FY 2026 wage packages increase for represented employees,
however, the increases are not uniform across all positions. Instead, the negotiated collective
bargaining agreement for FY 2026 incorporated data from the results of the City's compensation
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and classification study, which results in targeted wage package increases that were specific to
each individual position.
2.During Fiscal Year 2025, the City Council approved a wage package increase for command staff
positions in the Fire Department. This wage package increase was not included in the FY 2025
budget that was adopted by City Council during the normal budget cycle; rather, it was presented to
and approved by the City Council separately on July 1st, 2024 (during FY 2025). The wage package
included targeted wage increases for certain Fire command staff positions to address issues of
wage compression. The approved wage package included a 5% wage increase for Assistant Fire
Marshall and Emergency Medical Services Supervisor positions, a 12% wage increase for the
Assist Fire Chief, Division Chief, and Bureau Chief positions, and a 10.25% wage increase for the
Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief positions.
3.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from FY 2025. The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2025.
4.Fire and Police Retirement rates in FY 2026 increased from 22.66% to 22.68%; an increase of
0.09% with a cost of $1,821.
The history of the change in rates is as follows:
FY 2016 30.41 % 27.77 % (2.64) %$ (156,737)
FY 2017 27.77 % 25.92 % (1.85) %$ (112,900)
FY 2018 25.92 % 25.68 % (0.24) %$ (14,614)
FY 2019 25.68 % 26.02 % 0.34 %$ 21,006
FY 2020 26.02 % 24.41 % (1.61) %$ (102,499)
FY 2021 24.41 % 25.31 % 0.90 %$ 59,589
FY 2022 25.31 % 26.18 % 0.87 %$ 59,244
FY 2023 26.18 % 23.90 % (2.28) %$ (170,463)
FY 2024 23.90 % 22.98 % (0.92) %$ (75,656)
FY 2025 22.98 % 22.66 % (0.32) %$ (29,219)
FY 2026 22.66 % 22.68 % 0.02 %$ 1,821
Fiscal Year
Previous
Rate New Rate % Change $ Change
5.The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2025 to $1,119 in FY
2026 per month per contract which results in an annual cost unchanged of 0%.
6.Insurance Premiums increased from $118,460 in FY 2025 to $138,799 in FY 2026, a change of
$20,339. The FY 2024 actual was $115,821. This line item is the Fire stop loss insurance premium
which is an ineligible expense under the worker’s compensation reserve.
7.Retiree Five-Year Sick leave payout expense decreased from $83,490 in FY 2025 to $77,022 in FY
2026. This is calculated using the current retirees.
8.50% Sick Leave Payout increased from $24,475 in FY 2025 to $25,471 in FY 2026 based on FY
2024 actuals. Effective July 1, 2019, Fire employees over the sick leave cap can be paid out for
50% of the sick leave over the cap.
9.Fire Injuries expense increased from $120,668 in FY 2025 to $128,247 in FY 2026 based on a ten-
year average.
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10.Overtime is unchanged from $196,946 in FY 2025 to $196,946 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual was
$241,827. As of the FY 2026 budget preparation, the Fire Department does not have vacancies;
however, overtime is still used to meet minimum staffing requirements when staff utilize vacation,
sick leave, etc. Overtime is also used for staffing special events, such as sporting event, community
gatherings, and firework shows. Overtime expenses paid related to special events are directly offset
by revenue received from staffing special events.
Supplies & Services
11.Pay to Other Agencies increased from $800,631 in FY 2025 to $804,331 in FY 2026 based on
projected Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) revenues in FY 2026. This line item
represents local match payments to the Iowa Department of Human Services for the Ground
Emergency Medical Transportation Program (GEMT). This projection is based on a three year (12
quarters) average of quarterly growth in the number of transports, which includes the first quarter
from FY 2025 as well as the previous 11 quarters. This line item is offset by GEMT revenue of
$2,413,018 in FY 2026.
12.Uniform Purchases decreased from $188,940 in FY 2025 to $183,040 in FY 2026. This line item
represents firefighter protective gear that is purchased each year, such as firefighter coats, pants,
helmets, gloves, flashlights, etc.
13.Education and Training increased from $32,383 in FY 2025 to $32,783 in FY 2026. This line item
represents trainings, certifications, and courses for Fire Department staff. This line item varies
based on the number of staff due for training and which certifications are due for renewal in a
particular year. In FY 2026, this line item includes: Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau various
certification fees ($4,700); promotional testing textbooks ($1,400); Bluecard Incident Command
certifications ($6,233); in-house Academy program materials ($2,250); Peer Fitness education and
recertification fees ($2,100) and training course ($900); gym/equipment rental ($3,000); training
props ($1,000); Fire Officer 1 Class ($1,200); Fire Instructor Class ($1,200); Emergency Vehicle
Operators Course ($1,000); EMS recertification classes ($4,800); and GEMS (Geriatric Emergency
Medical Services), PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support), AMLS (Advanced Medical Life
Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) trainings ($3,000).
14.Vehicle Operations - Gasoline increased from $56,453 in FY 2025 to $77,581 in FY 2026 based on
FY 2024 actual of $77,581. 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.
15.Vehicle Repair - Internal is unchanged from $190,850 in FY 2025 to $190,850 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $297,324. 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. Several Fire Department vehicles have
been recently replaced, therefore, vehicle repair costs are anticipated to decrease compared to FY
2024 actuals.
16.Vehicle Repair - Outsourced is unchanged from $81,888 in FY 2025 to $81,888 in FY 2026. This
line item includes more complex, specialized repairs to Fire Department vehicles that are not
performed by city staff. Actual expenses for this line item vary each year due to uncertain factors
such as vehicle accidents or repairs the City Garage is unable to preform. The FY 2024 actual was
$30,179, while the FY 2023 actuals was $109,709. Several Fire Department vehicles have been
recently replaced, therefore, vehicle repair costs are anticipated to somewhat decrease compared
to past year actuals.
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17.General Liability Insurance increased from $147,040 in FY 2025 to $176,780 in FY 2026 based on
information received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). FY 2024 was $114,038 and
FY 2023 was $110,851.
18.Electricity Utility increased from $64,918 in FY 2025 to $68,188 in FY 2026 based on the FY 2024
actual of $56,823 plus an anticipated 20% rate increase. This line item represents electricity
expenses for all Fire Department facilities including Fire Headquarters and five other fire stations.
19.Collections decreased from $165,449 in FY 2025 to $154,730 in FY 2026 based on projected FY
2026 ambulance revenues. This line item represents outsourced billing services for Ambulance
billing ($145,946 in FY 2026). The City pays the billing vendor 3.5% of the total revenue collected
from ambulance bills (total revenue is budgeted at $4,169,888 in FY 2026). This line item also
includes expense for collection agency services ($8,784 in FY 2026).
20.Technology Services increased from $147,871 in FY 2025 to $174,889 in FY 2026. This line item
represents various software subscriptions utilized by the Fire Department, as well as some
expenses for radios and internet services. The cost of software tends to increase slightly each year
due to cost increases from software vendors. The FY 2026 budget includes the following items
Administration
CA 3000 Door Control Software $ 1,000 $ 1,000 — %
GOTOMYPC Remote Access Software $ 200 $ 200 — %
G2 FSA Mobile Application $ 17,000 $ 17,000 — %
GARI Radio Access $ 1,000 $ 1,000 — %
Internet for 521 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 — %
— %
Training — %
Remote Conference Room Modules $ 10,000 $ 10,000 — %
— %
Ambulance — %
Radios and Batteries for Ambulance $ 4,500 $ 4,500 — %
GOTOMYPC Remote Access Software $ 150 $ 150 — %
ESO - Electronic Health Reports App $ — $ 1,290 — %a
— %
Fire Suppression — %
Radio Repairs $ 2,000 $ 2,000 — %
Radio Replacement Batteries $ 4,400 $ 4,400 — %
Server License for 911 Computer $ 7,000 $ 7,000 — %
iPad Data Plans $ 5,000 $ 5,000 — %
Smartphone and Case $ 350 $ — — %b
— %
Fire Prevention — %
ESO - Fire Records Module $ 6,735 $ 6,937 3 %c
ESO - EMS Records Module $ 17,878 $ 20,218 13 %d
Software Licenses
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Budget
% Change
from FY 2025
Budget
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ESO - Property and Inspections Module $ 5,900 $ 6,260 6 %e
ESO - EMS Billing Interface $ 631 $ 670 6 %f
ESO - Scheduling Module $ 4,912 $ 5,342 9 %g
ESO - Inventory/Activity/Asset Module $ 11,476 $ 9,616 (16) %h
ESO - Training Records Module $ 12,269 $ 13,031 6 %i
Power DMS Policy Software $ 6,310 $ 6,626 5 %j
Darkhorse Response Analysis Software $ 22,550 $ 22,550 — %
Knox Box Security Software $ 1,100 $ 1,400 27 %k
Fire Data API for ESO Software $ 1,511 $ 2,049 36 %l
Permit, Plans, Licensing Software $ 2,000 $ — — %m
Body Camera Purchase $ 999 $ — — %n
— %
Total $ 147,871 $ 149,239
Software Licenses
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Budget
% Change
from FY 2025
Budget
a) ESO - Electronic Health Reports App added to FY 2026 budget based on operational needs.
b) Smartphone and Case was budgeted in the incorrect account in FY 2025, corrected for FY 2026.
c) ESO - Fire Records Module increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
d) ESO - EMS Records Module increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
e) ESO - Property and Inspections Module increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the
vendor.
f) ESO - EMS Billing Interface increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
g) ESO - Scheduling Module increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
h) ESO - Inventory/Activity/Asset Module decreasing in FY 2026 based on the terms of the
agreement.
i) ESO - Training Records Module increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
j) Power DMS Policy Software increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
k) Knox Box Security Software increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
l) Fire Data API for ESO Software increasing in FY 2026 due to a price increase from the vendor.
m) FY 2025 funding for Permit, Plans, Licensing Software was one time, not budgeted again in FY
2026.
n) FY 2025 funding for Body Camera Purchase was one time, not budgeted again in FY 2026.
21.Other Professional Services increased from $151,363 in FY 2025 to $161,154 in FY 2026. This line
item includes the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) cost report compilation
contract ($123,785). The cost of the report compilation services is equal to 6% of the actual GEMT
revenue collected in the prior fiscal year. The cost of the GEMT report compilation contract
increased $9,791 in FY 2026. This line item also includes the medical director contract ($37,000).
Per Iowa Code, Fire departments are required to operate under a medical director's physician
license. The Dubuque Fire Department contracts with a local physician for the licensing
requirement.
22.Small Tools & Equipment decreased from $118,950 in FY 2025 to $111,500 in FY 2026 based on
the equipment replacement schedule. This line item includes miscellaneous small tools and light
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equipment used in daily Fire Department operations. Items are replaced based on expected
lifespan and wear, therefore, this line item varies each year.
23.Operating Supplies is unchanged from $125,000 in FY 2025 to $125,000 in FY 2026 based on the
FY 2024 actual of $122,288 and projected cost increases. This line item represents medical
supplies for 4 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
24.Equipment replacement items include ($185,150):
Fire Machinery and Equipment
Fire Administration
Smart Phone and Case (7)$2,800
Fire Suppression
Furniture - Chairs (3)$5,250
Furniture - Beds (8)$4,000
Office Furniture $10,000
Chainsaw Bars/Chains $300
Window A/C $1,000
Lawn Mowers $800
Snowblower $800
Weed Eaters $250
Leaf Blowers $250
Batteries/Charging Station $500
Kitchen Appliances $4,000
Kitchen Chairs $1,800
Lights, Siren, Command Boards Replacement $7,500
Drone $14,000
Brush Truck $125,000
Fire Suppression
Filtered Respirators $500
Ambulance
Advanced Airway Equipment $1,000
Flashlights $2,500
Safety Suppression Protection $2,000
EMS Fog-Resistant Safety Glasses (30)$900
Total Equipment $185,150
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Debt Service
25.FY 2024 Annual Debt Service Payments are as follows ($795,200):
Amount Debt Series Source Purpose
Final
Payment
Call
Date
$ 95,421 2017A G.O.Tax Levy Pumper Truck 2029 2025
19,850 2019C G.O.General Fund Station #4/Pumper Truck 2027 2026
— 2014B G.O.Sales Tax 20%Fire Improvements 2034 2021
23,000 2017B G.O.Sales Tax 20%Ambulance Replacement 2028 2025
13,466 2019A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Quick Response Pumper 2039 2026
7,425 2021A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Ambulance Replacement 2041 2028
51,170 2021A G.O.Sales Tax 20%HVAC/Truck 2036 2028
151,967 2022A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Fire Truck & Ambulance 2043
162,123 Planned Sales Tax 20%Fire Ladder/Pumper Truck 2045
26,684 Planned Sales Tax 20%Ambulance 2045
34,339 Planned Sales Tax 20%HVAC System 2045
73,751 Planned Sales Tax 20%Fire Equipment Replacement 2046
100,498 Planned Sales Tax 20%Fire Station Improvements 2046
35,506 Planned Sales Tax 20%Fire Burn Tower 2046
$ 795,200 Total Fire Annual Debt Service
Revenue
26.The County share of HAZMAT team support decreased from $97,530 in FY 2025 to $81,287 in FY
2026 based on the FY 2024 actual of $81,287. This line item represents revenue received from
Dubuque County for HAZMAT response incidents. Per a Chapter 28E agreement, Dubuque County
reimburses the City of Dubuque for one-third of the cost to respond to HAZMAT incidents, which
includes expenses for consumable equipment and labor (six positions). Actual expenses vary based
on the number of incidents each year, equipment replacement schedules and personnel costs.
27.Ambulance Fees decreased from $2,074,232 in FY 2025 ($361 per call) to $1,756,870 in FY 2026
($357 per call) based on calculated projections using historical averages. The FY 2024 actual was
$1,763,339. In FY 2026, it is currently estimated that there will be 4,924 calls with $357 per call
average. The FY 2026 ambulance revenue projection is based on the average transport volume
growth of the past 12 quarters (which is 0.2% growth). This includes the first quarter of performance
in FY 2025 and the prior 11 quarters.
28.Ambulance Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Program (GEMT) Payments increased from
$2,401,917 in FY 2025 to $2,413,018 in FY 2026 based on calculated projections using historical
averages. This revenue is projected using the first quarter of performance in FY 2025 and the
previous 11 quarters of performance. Based on that formula, the 3-year quarterly average growth of
Medicaid transports is 0.8%. The projected number of transports for FY 2025 is 1,084 and for FY
2026 is 1,092. The FY 2024 actual was 1,075. Based on the unaudited FY 2024 cost report, the FY
2026 revenue per transport is estimated to be $2,209.18. This line item is offset by GEMT Pay to
Other Agency expense for local match of $804,331, resulting in net revenue of $1,608,687.
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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.
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.
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
2024
FY
2025
FY
2026
Full-Time
Equivalent 101.16 104.16 104.16
Revenue and Property Tax Support
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Operating Revenue Gaming/Sales Tax Abated
Debt
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 104.16 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for 78.2%
of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to
increase by 2.52% in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$12,602,641
$1,954,995
$66,939
$398,503
$13,885,953
$2,657,900
$324,116
$555,356
$13,966,001
$2,803,100
$185,150
$908,244
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
$0 $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000
Employee Expense
Supplies and Services
Machinery and Equipment
Debt Service
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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 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $694,154 $853,648 $1,081,948
Resources $48,002 $12,318 $48,002
Administration Position Summary
FY 2026
Fire Chief 1.00
Intern 0.16
Deputy Fire Chief 1.00
Lead Administrative Assistant 1.00
Administrative Assistant 1.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 2.16
Performance Measures
Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs and Economic Prosperity
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
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 Goal Met
# of career day events and
presentations conducted 5 4 6 10 Goal Met
Vibrant Community: Healthy & 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 Goal Met
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 Goal Met
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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
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $358,577 $358,517 $524,325
Resources $—$—$—
Training Position Summary
FY 2026
Assistant Fire Chief 1.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employee 1.00
Performance Measures
Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and
Effective Service Delivery
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY23
Actual
FY24
Actual
FY 2025
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 month 1880 956 817 942 Goal in
Progress
# of personnel with Blue Card incident
command certification 38 15 22 26 Goal in
Progress
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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
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025
Budget FY 2026 Recomm'd
Expenditures $2,451,610 $2,427,448 $2,251,792
Resources $3,340,357 $4,494,329 $4,191,888
Emergency Medical Services Position Summary
FY 2026
Ambulance Medical Officer 4.00
Fire Lieutenant —
EMS Supervisor 1.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 5.00
Performance Measures
Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY23
Actual
FY24
Actual
FY 2025
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 >90%100%100%100%Goal Met
% of identified patients receiving 12-lead
ECG >90%92.7%90.2%96.1%Goal Met
2 Activity Objective: Maintain cardiac survival rate above CARES Registry national average
(10.2%)
% of cardiac arrest incidents in which
bystander CPR was performed >40%17%30%44%Goal Met
% of cardiac arrest patients alive after 14
days >15% 19%19%15%Goal Met
% of cardiac arrest patients with Return of
Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) i.e. a
pulse
>35%26%39%35%Goal Met
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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
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $10,732,903 $12,631,574 $12,640,891
Resources $83,248 $145,662 $83,248
Fire Suppression Position Summary
FY 2026
Assistant Fire Chief 3.00
Fire Captain 7.00
Fire Equipment Operator 24.00
Fire Lieutenant 14.00
Firefighter 41.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 89.00
Performance Measures
Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY23
Actual
FY24
Actual
FY 2025
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% 69%83%80%Goal Met
Moderate-Risk Effective Response
Force (ERF) arrival time from 911 call
pick up (90th Percentile)
10:20 16:58 13:27 12:30 Goal in
Progress
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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
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $387,331 $596,782 455,295
Resources $4,235 $28,325 4,235
Fire Prevention Position Summary
FY 2026
Assistant Fire Chief —
Assistant Fire Marshall 1.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 1.00
Performance Measures
Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY23
Actual
FY24
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Improve exterior fire escape code compliance.
# of completed fire escape inspections
per year 8 0 2 8 Goal Met
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 Goal Met
3 Activity Objective: Maintain a robust program to install smoke detectors in targeted
residences
# free smoke detectors installed 400 610 72 700 Goal Met
# of households receiving smoke
detectors 100 138 18 150 Goal Met
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
13 - FIRE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23 Actual
Revenue
FY24 Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
41900 - Miscellaneous Licenses (3,075) (4,035) (3,075) (4,035)
45000 - Charges/Fees for Service (1,717,551) (1,763,339) (2,074,232) (1,756,870)
45005 - Ambulance GEMT (1,844,515) (1,534,268) (2,401,917) (2,413,018)
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs 0 0 0 0
47100 - Reimbursements (80,499) (63,245) (79,700) (41,874)
47150 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
47200 - Insurance Settlements 0 0 0 0
47700 - District Court Fines 0 (2,289) 0 (2,289)
47820 - Specialized Services (23,700) (27,380) (24,180) (28,000)
4A - Charges for Services Total (3,669,340)(3,394,555)(4,583,104)(4,246,086)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44000 - Federal Grants 0 0 0 0
44150 - Public Assistance Grants (8,026) 0 0 0
44400 - State Grants 0 0 0 0
44650 - County Contributions (213,576) (81,287) (97,530) (81,287)
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (221,602)(81,287)(97,530)(81,287)
4M - Gain on Disposal
48100 - Sale of Personal Property 0 0 0 0
4M - Gain on Disposal Total 0 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 (19,507) (17,618) (19,449) (19,850)
49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20% (203,311) (282,071) (437,975) (792,973)
4N - Transfers Total (222,818)(299,688)(457,424)(812,823)
4O - Eliminated for GW
48200 - Proceeds from GO Debt 0 0 0 0
48205 - Bond Discount/Premium 0 0 0 0
4O - Eliminated for GW Total 0 0 0 0
FIRE - Total (4,113,760)(3,775,531)(5,138,058)(5,140,196)
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6A - Salaries & Wages
100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 7,422,671 8,039,159 9,124,210 9,101,911
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 0 0 0 0
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/
Seasonal 1,353 2,371 6,607 5,183
60400 - Overtime 388,633 241,827 196,946 196,946
60410 - Overtime - Holiday 0 0 0 0
60620 - Special Pay - Holiday 295,424 325,358 378,944 378,944
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
Ret 124,949 92,668 83,490 77,022
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout
50%23,310 24,550 24,475 25,471
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 43,784 28,936 0 0
60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 85,893 67,697 0 0
60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 395 5,286 18,500 12,000
60760 - Spec Pay - Moving Allowance 15,000 0 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 8,401,411 8,827,851 9,833,172 9,797,477
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 117,767 128,428 144,205 144,748
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 5,330 9,619 12,549 12,806
61410 - Pension - MFPRSI 1,850,004 1,913,097 2,116,062 2,196,768
61510 - Health Insurance 1,326,140 1,393,792 1,394,959 1,382,569
61540 - Life Insurance 4,635 4,756 4,784 4,738
61600 - Workers' Compensation 98 100 222 219
61615 - Insurance Premium 105,507 115,821 0 0
61625 - Exccess Workers' Comp 0 0 118,460 138,799
61810 - Uniform Allowance 46,200 47,300 55,550 75,300
61990 - Other Benefits & Costs 6,223 1,268 5,235 4,243
61992 - Physicals 60,945 77,237 80,087 80,087
61994 - Police/Fire Injuries 261,197 83,373 120,668 128,247
6B - Employee Benefits Total 3,784,047 3,774,790 4,052,781 4,168,524
6C - Staff Development
100 - General
62100 - Association Dues 2,834 4,134 6,016 4,818
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
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62200 - Subscriptions 1,526 1,566 1,925 1,973
62325 - Mileage 0 0 0 0
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 5,599 23,253 57,009 66,809
62500 - Education Reimbursement 85,095 51,055 32,383 32,783
6C - Staff Development Total 95,054 80,008 97,333 106,383
6D - Repair/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 50,109 56,913 0 0
63311 - Vehicle Ops - Diesel 0 0 0 0
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 83,109 77,581 56,453 77,581
63313 - Vehicle Ops - Other 495 474 800 800
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 257,385 297,324 190,850 190,850
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 109,709 30,179 81,888 81,888
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 12,437 7,287 13,000 13,698
63710 - Electricity 59,124 56,823 64,918 68,188
63711 - Natural Gas 39,938 14,719 39,938 44,609
63730 - Telecommunications 11,205 16,370 31,383 32,359
63742 - Stormwater 1,054 1,150 1,224 1,207
6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 624,566 558,820 480,454 511,180
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 456 374 1,500 374
64020 - Advertising 2,726 2,011 3,779 3,791
64030 - Outsourced Labor 236 0 3,400 0
64040 - Collections 126,743 97,518 165,449 154,730
64050 - Recording Fees 190 190 190 190
64062 - Refunds 20,469 30,686 20,469 30,686
64080 - Insurance - Property 12,516 12,657 20,345 20,969
64081 - Insurance - Liability 110,851 114,038 147,040 176,780
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 763,851 422,031 800,631 804,331
64140 - Printing 250 570 250 587
64145 - Copying 1,430 2,842 1,430 2,842
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 15,378 19,110 14,208 19,110
64190 - Technology Services 204,994 90,354 147,871 174,889
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
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64191 - IT Recharges 40,843 41,672 46,065 48,573
64195 - Credit Card Charge 303 420 303 420
64825 - Fire Suppression 0 0 50,109 62,605
64870 - HVAC Services 0 0 3,500 3,500
64880 - Custodial Services 151 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 37,500 37,500 151,363 161,154
64970 - Hazard Spill Clean Up 5,224 4,874 0 13,150
64975 - Equip Maint Cont 25,001 31,819 28,182 25,113
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 2,971 6,625 24,994
64988 - Snow Removal Contract 0 0 0 0
200 - Debt Service
64110 - Legal 0 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 1,369,113 911,637 1,612,709 1,728,788
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65010 - Chemicals 4,876 5,612 5,000 5,612
65025 - Program Materials 27,286 1,359 7,000 7,000
65030 - Merchandise for Resale 0 0 0 0
65033 - Food Products 146 371 300 371
65036 - Beverage/Ice 2,157 419 2,156 420
65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 9,479 86,637 118,950 111,500
65045 - Technology Equipment 34,580 22,929 17,150 2,800
65050 - Other Equipment 24,247 28,633 32,316 8,500
65054 - Safety Equipment 149,681 3,208 9,800 5,900
65060 - Office Supplies 643 1,251 643 1,256
65070 - Operating Supplies 116,934 122,288 125,000 125,000
65080 - Postage/Shipping 237 484 249 509
65925 - Uniform Purchase 94,731 164,227 188,940 183,040
65935 - Employee Recognition 0 0 0 0
65960 - Repair Parts 9,282 11,912 12,071 12,071
65965 - Janitorial 7,095 9,970 7,095 9,970
6F - Commodities Total 481,375 459,299 526,670 473,949
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
67100 - Vehicles 53,336 11,691 202,000 139,000
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
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67110 - Mowing Equipment 459 0 15,700 2,900
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 38,090 5,648 37,650 26,050
67250 - Office Equipment 0 0 0 0
67500 - Buildings 0 (5,170) 9,500 0
6G - Capital Outlay Total 91,885 12,170 264,850 167,950
6H - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
68010 - Principal Payment 168,699 258,156 311,546 405,331
68020 - Interest Payments 131,274 140,347 243,810 502,913
68980 - Financial Consultant 0 0 0 0
68990 - Paying Agent Fees 0 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service Total 299,973 398,503 555,356 908,244
FIRE - Total 15,147,422 15,023,078 17,423,325 17,862,495
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
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1301 - Administration
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 299,499 $ 327,315 $ 489,356
6B - Employee Benefits 300,370 $ 352,843 $ 411,326
6C - Staff Development 25,378 $ 59,450 $ 69,295
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 3,713 $ 31,983 $ 33,566
6E - Contractual Svcs 61,089 $ 68,365 $ 72,969
6F - Commodities 4,106 $ 13,692 $ 5,436
1301 - Administration Total 694,154 $ 853,648 $ 1,081,948
1302 - Training
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 170,148 $ 198,376 $ 301,103
6B - Employee Benefits 125,352 $ 124,046 $ 180,837
6C - Staff Development 37,748 $ 19,583 $ 24,983
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 1,741 $ 2,403 $ 2,870
6E - Contractual Svcs 3,544 $ 14,109 $ 14,532
6F - Commodities 20,044 $ — $ —
6G - Capital Outlay — $ — $ —
1302 - Training Total 358,577 $ 358,517 $ 524,325
1303 - Ambulance
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 1,078,033 $ 730,348 $ 555,791
6B - Employee Benefits 425,457 $ 253,655 $ 203,408
6C - Staff Development 10,717 $ 11,380 $ 10,132
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 115,880 $ 86,852 $ 87,450
6E - Contractual Svcs 637,323 $ 1,184,847 $ 1,219,199
6F - Commodities 184,199 $ 160,366 $ 175,812
6G - Capital Outlay — $ — $ —
1303 - Ambulance Total 2,451,610 $ 2,427,448 $ 2,251,792
1304 - Fire Suppression
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 7,045,994 $ 8,240,901 $ 8,220,865
6B - Employee Benefits 2,840,435 $ 3,203,755 $ 3,294,950
6C - Staff Development — $ — $ —
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 424,468 $ 351,313 $ 376,359
6E - Contractual Svcs 160,247 $ 245,643 $ 295,566
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
13 - FIRE
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6F - Commodities 249,591 $ 345,112 $ 285,201
6G - Capital Outlay 12,170 $ 244,850 $ 167,950
1304 - Fire Suppression Total 10,732,903 $ 12,631,574 $ 12,640,891
1305 - Fire Prevention
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 234,176 $ 336,232 $ 230,362
6B - Employee Benefits 83,177 $ 118,482 $ 78,003
6C - Staff Development 6,165 6,920 1,973
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 13,019 7,903 10,935
6E - Contractual Svcs 49,435 99,745 126,522
6F - Commodities 1,359 7,500 7,500
6G - Capital Outlay — 20,000 —
1305 - Fire Prevention Total 387,331 596,782 455,295
1350 - Grants
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages — — —
6B - Employee Benefits — — —
6C - Staff Development — — —
6E - Contractual Svcs — — —
6F - Commodities — — —
1350 - Grants Total 0 0 0
1380 - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
6E - Contractual Svcs — — —
6H - Debt Service 398,503 555,356 908,244
1380 - Debt Service Total 398,503 555,356 908,244
1399 - Pcard Clearing
100 - General
6F - Commodities — — —
1399 - Pcard Clearing Total 0 0 0
FIRE TOTAL 15,023,078 17,423,325 17,862,495
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
13 - FIRE
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
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 2026
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET
60100 Full Time Employee Expense
100 2270 GE-46F FIRE CHIEF 1.00 $ 182,512
100 2265 GE-44F DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF 1.00 $ 147,693
100 6520 GE-14 FIRE PREVENTION INSPECT 1.00 $ 94,226
100 2255 GE-39F ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF 3.00 $ 268,796
100 2255 GE-39F
ASST FIRE CHIEF-TRAINING
(80)1.00 $ 129,381
100 2255 GE-33 BUREAU CHIEF 1.00 $ 110,340
100 2355 GE-35 EMS SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 112,199
100 2305 GE36F ASST FIRE MARSHALL 1.00 $ 118,750
100 5010 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 60,159
100 5255 GE-09 LEAD ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 73,127
100 6515 F-05 FIRE CAPTAIN (112 HRS)8.00 $ 811,803
100 6505 F-04 FIRE LIEUTENANT (112 HRS)15.00 $ 1,446,749
100 6555 F-03
AMBULANCE MEDICAL
OFFICER 4.00 $ 340,676
100 6625 F-02 FIRE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 24.00 $ 2,076,791
100 6605 F-01 FIREFIGHTER 41.00 $ 3,027,701
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 104.00 $ 9,000,903
60300 Seasonal Employee Expense
100 6600 GE-02 FIRE INTERN 0.16 $ 5,183
TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 0.16 $ 5,183
TOTAL FIRE DEPT.104.16 $ 9,006,086
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Fire Administration - Full-Time
1301 60100 100 5010 GE-07
ADMIN SUPPORT
PROF 1.00 $ 60,159
1301 60100 100 5255 GE-09
LEAD ADMIN
SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 73,127
1301 60100 100 2265 GE-44F DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF 1.00 $ 147,693
1301 60100 100 2270 GE-46F FIRE CHIEF 1.00 $ 182,512
Total 4.00 $ 463,491
Fire Administration - Seasonal
1301 60300 100 6600 GE-02 FIRE INTERN 0.16 $ 5,183
Total 0.16 $ 5,183
Fire Suppression - Full-Time
1304 60100 100 6625 F-02
FIRE EQUIPMENT
OPERATOR 24.00 $ 2,076,791
1304 60100 100 6515 F-05
FIRE CAPTAIN (112
HRS)7.00 $ 720,102
1304 60100 100 2255 GE-39F
ASSISTANT FIRE
CHIEF 3.00 $ 268,796
1304 60100 100 6605 F-01 FIREFIGHTER 41.00 $ 3,027,701
1304 60100 100 6505 F-04
FIRE LIEUTENANT
(112 HRS)14.00 $ 1,356,566
Total 89.00 $ 7,449,956
Fire Prevention - Full-Time
1305 60100 100 6520 GE-14
FIRE PREVENTION
INSPECT 1.00 $ 94,226
1305 60100 100 2305 GE36F
ASST FIRE
MARSHALL 1.00 $ 118,750
Total 2.00 $ 212,976
Fire Training - Full-Time
1302 60100 100 2255 GE-39F
ASST FIRE CHIEF-
TRAINING (80)1.00 $ 129,381
Total 2.00 $ 221,082
Ambulance
1303 60100 100 2355 GE-35 EMS SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 112,199
1303 60100 100 6505 F-04
FIRE LIEUTENANT
(112 HRS)1.00 $ 90,183
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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1303 60100 100 2255 GE-33 BUREAU CHIEF 1.00 $ 110,340
1303 60100 100 6555 F-03
AMBULANCE
MEDICAL OFFICER 4.00 $ 340,676
Total 7.00 $ 653,398
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 103.66 $8,960,236
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Project
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
1315000002 Outdoor Warning Siren Service Fire 304 67270 53,060
1315000007 Station 6 Roof/tuck repairs Fire 304 64075 25,000
1315000025 Fire Department Bunk Room Remodel Fire 304 64075 75,000
1315000033 Portable Radio Replacements Fire 304 65045 348,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT TOTAL 501,060
PRGRM
/DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 TOTAL PAGE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety
Bunk Room Remodel $ 75,000 $ 600,000 $ 500,000 $ — $ — $ 1,175,000 1
Outdoor Warning Siren Repair/
Replace $ 53,060 $ 54,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 107,060 3
Fire Station Expansion $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 500,900 $ 500,900 4
2027 Fire Engine Replacement
(1907)$ — $ 900,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 900,000 6
2027 Ambulance Replacement
(1914)$ — $ 450,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 450,000 7
2028 Fire Engine Replacement
(1905)$ — $ — $ 950,000 $ — $ — $ 950,000 8
Portable Radio Replacements $ 348,000 $ 490,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 838,000 9
Elevator at Fire Headquarters $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 50,000 $ 50,000 10
2030 Fire Engine Replacement
(1910)$ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,288,408 $ 1,288,408 12
2030 Ambulance Replacement
(1915)$ — $ — $ — $ — $ 575,000 $ 575,000 13
Fire Station 6 Roof
Replacement $ 25,000 $ 300,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 325,000 14
TOTAL $ 501,060 $ 2,794,000 $ 1,450,000 $ — $ 2,414,308 $ 7,159,368
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026
BUDGET PRESENTATION
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MISSION STATEMENT
Fire Department
To protect, assist, and educate our community
and visitors with pride, skill, and compassion.
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The ISO (Insurance Services Office) Fire Department Rating, also known
as the Public Protection Classification (PPC), is a score given to fire
departments and communities across the U.S. to measure their ability to
respond to fires. The rating is used by insurance companies to help
determine fire insurance premiums for homeowners and businesses.
There are 313 accredited fire agencies globally.
In Iowa, the Dubuque Fire Department is one of six accredited agencies, alongside departments
in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City, Sioux City, and West Des Moines.
Emergency Communications (10%)
Fire Department (50%)
Water Supply (40%)
Community Risk Reduction (5.5%) (Additional consideration)
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From Left to Right:
Cayden Long, Alex Hudson,
Nathan Phelan, Tyler Vorwald,
Ben Dugger
Ted Krapfl-
Fire Prevention Inspector
From Left to Right:
Ethan Markin, Joseph Billmyer,
Justin Steckel, Lucas Fox,
Tyler Lyons
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Fire Equipment Operator
Steve Haupert
June 2002 -April 2024
Fire Equipment Operator
Jeff Breitbach
May 2003 -Nov 2024
Fire Equipment Operator
Robert Klaas
Feb 2001 -Feb 2025
Retirements 2024-2025
Division Chief
Greg Harris
Aug 1998 -April 2025
Division Chief
Cal Motsch
Feb 1983-May 2025
136 Years
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Fire Chief
(1.00 FTE)
Fire Department (104.16 Full-Time Equivalents)
Intern
(0.16 FTE)
Fire Prevention
(2.00 FTE)
Fire
Suppression
(89.00 FTE)
Fire Training
(1.00 FTE)
Ambulance
(7.00 FTE)
Administration
(2.00 FTE)4 FTE
2 FTE
2 FTE
2 FTE
94 FTE
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3rd ambulance staffed in FY2023
Shift 1
Shift 2
Shift 3
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FISCAL YEAR 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
ADMINISTRATION
Strategic planning process
Annual Report
Employee Reviews
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FISCAL YEAR 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
TRAINING
County Training Facility
Safety and Training Captain Position
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FISCAL YEAR 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
AMBULANCE/ EMS
Cardiac Monitors/ Enhanced ALS Capabilities
on all Suppression Vehicles
Advanced Airway-Video Laryngoscopes
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FISCAL YEAR 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
SUPPRESSION/ OPERATIONS
Vehicle replacement
Response Times
CALL HANDLING
TURNOUT
TRAVEL
Time to answer the 911 call and
dispatch emergency crews
The time from dispatch (alerting
the responders) until the vehicles
begin to respond
The time it takes (from wheels
first moving) to arrival at the
incident.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025
HIGHLIGHTS
Prevention/ Community Risk
Fire Inspector
Pre-Plan Software
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3 Year Budget Support Summary-Completed CIP
FY 2023
Budget approval for 2 Ambulance
replacements-Delivered in FY 2025
Fire Station 4 Kitchen upgrade/
improvements-Completed in FY 2023
Budget approval for fire station exhaust
system-Completed in FY 2025
FY 2025
Budget approval for portable radio
replacement-Will be delivered in FY 26/27
Budget approval for Fire Boat
Replacement-Will be delivered in FY 2026
Budget approval for Fire Station Generator
Replacements-Completed FY 2025
Budget approval for Wireless Headsets for
Suppression Vehicles-Completed FY 2025
Budget approval for Training Tower
Improvements-Completed in FY 2025
Budget approval Fire Station 6 and 3
Window and door replacements-
Completed in FY 2025
Cardiac monitor replacement-Completed in
FY 2025
Took delivery of Truck 1 -FY 2022 CIP
Approval
FY 2024
Budget approval for Engine 5-Delivered in
FY 2024
Budget approval for Engine 6-Delivered in
FY2025
Budget approval for Truck 4-Will be
delivered in FY 2026
Approval for Ambulance-Delivered in FY
2024
Fire Station storage sheds-Completed in
FY 2025
Fire Station 5 bathroom remodel-
Completed in FY 2025
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ADMINISTRATION Station Location/ Condition
FY 2026 Accreditation Site Visit
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
Accreditation Process &
Strategic Planning
CC2C.5-Recommendation to evaluate performance standards in district 2 and 5.
CC2D.1-Recommendation to work with dispatch to implement a quality assurance/
improvement program targeted at reducing alarm processing/ call handling times.
CC5C.3-Recommendation to expand fire investigation training for personnel to provide
depth in supporting investigations.
CC5J.1-Recommendation to develop policies and practices to track response times
for marine-based incidents.
CC5J.2-Recommendation to incorporate partner agencies for input to participate in
marine rescue and firefighting services.
CC 7F.5-Recommendation to evaluate and implement an appropriate incident safety
officer training program.
CC7G.1-Recommendation to enrich the physical fitness evaluations to regularly
assess components critical to occupational effectiveness.
21 Recommendations -11 Core Competencies
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
TRAINING Specialty Team training
Safety reporting and improved department safety
Hazardous Materials Response and Training
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
Ambulance/ EMS
Recognition as an Iowa EMS Training Program
*Employee recertification and continuing
education
*EMT Training and Certification Facility
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
SUPPRESSION/ OPERATIONS
Continued Improvements in Response
Times
CAD Implementation
Transparency in Data
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
PREVENTION/ COMMUNITY RISK
Identification of all inspectable properties
Assign a risk and response score
Community Risk Data-Program evaluation
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Fire Department
FY2026 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$12,722,299 $199.10
Net Operating
Property Tax Support
Average homeowner’s* property
tax cost for Fire Department
(*Avg. home value of $196,508)
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FY2026
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS
☐Pre-plan software annual support
☐Community Risk Reduction Software
☐CPSE-Site Visit (2026 Accreditation)
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FY 26 Cost Total Project Cost
Fire Station 6 Roof Replacement $25,000 $325,000
Outdoor Warning Siren Repair/ Replace $53,060 $107,060
Portable Radio Replacements (FD, PD, Airport)$395,000 $790,000
Bunk Room Remodel $325,000 $1,045,000
FY 26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Fire Department
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Cost Total Project Cost
2027 Fire Engine Replacement (1907)$900,000 $900,000
2027 Ambulance Replacement (1914)$450,000 $450,000
2028 Fire Engine Replacement (1905)$950,000 $950,000
FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Fire Department
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ADMINISTRATION
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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TRAINING/ PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/ AMBULANCE
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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SUPPRESSION/ OPERATIONS
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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PREVENTION/ COMMUNITY RISK
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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