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FIRE SERVICE TASK FORCE
<br /> The City of Elk River has a superb reputation for long-term 0
<br /> planning, as represented in its comprehensive plan, strong
<br /> financial and capital improvement forecasting and business Examine
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<br /> This plan represents the first comprehensive strategic plan for r'.
<br /> the fire department. With this in mind, the Task Force set out Examine rl
<br /> to identify short-term initiatives (within 5 years) and goals/ issues
<br /> objectives that were actionable and measurable. As such
<br /> there was a greater emphasis on completing an internal Develop
<br /> evaluation by comparing current operations to that of industry Mission
<br /> standards, peer departments and best practices. The priority
<br /> of the Task Force was ensuring that the department—through
<br /> its leadership, personnel and actions—are meeting the needs of t Deveiop
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<br /> its stakeholders and customers.
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<br /> Honoring Tradition and Planning for Change dx Goals a
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<br /> Elk River, both as a city and its fire department, is rich with
<br /> history. The Task Force recognizes the efforts of those that Finalize
<br /> have built the fire department to what it is today, including the s Plan
<br /> many firefighters that have decades of experience and are still
<br /> proudly serving their community.
<br /> The city, and the fire department's entire service district, has grown considerably since
<br /> the fire department was formed over 130 years ago. The population of the Elk River,
<br /> for instance, has grown over 44% in just the past decade. From humble beginnings as a
<br /> river town on the ox cart trail, Elk River has grown into a regional center with high
<br /> tech manufacturing and a lifecycle residential housing serving residents who take
<br /> advantage of their proximity to the twin cities and the St. Cloud area. As a city grows,
<br /> so does the demand for service.
<br /> While we recognize the history and traditions of the past, we realize that we must plan
<br /> and adapt for the future. The Task Force challenged itself to conduct a candid
<br /> assessment of the organization's strengths and weaknesses and identified opportunities
<br /> and challenges. The result was a plan that refreshes the organization's commitment to
<br /> excellence by laying the foundation for future success.
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