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Data on City priorities and objectives

Fire

Percent of structure fires arrived at within 320 seconds from dispatch (dispatch to arrival)

Result area:1
Objective:1-4
Strategy:1-4-1
This measure:Percent of structure fires arrived at within 320 seconds from dispatch (dispatch to arrival)
Near target
73.96 percent
Year to date goal:
At least 75 percent

Why is this measure important?

Speedy response times are critical to containing and extinguishing fires, as well as saving lives and minimizing damage to property.

Definitions of key terms

Structure fire call: A call to the fire department regarding a fire that involves a structure (NFIRS code 111 & 111a). PSAP (Public-safety answering point): 9-1-1 call center. CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch): The system that assists dispatchers to take civilian calls for service and dispatch the appropriate response capability. FRMS (Fire Records Management System): NOFD database used to provide fire reports to comply with NFIRS. NFIRS (National Fire Incident Reporting System): Provides a standardized reporting system for the U.S. Fire Service.

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Totals for 2018

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
75.90 percent 72.09 percent

Historical trend