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FIRE SERVICETASK FORCE • The City of Elk River has a superb reputation for long-term planning, as represented in its comprehensive plan, strong financial and capital improvement forecasting and business Examine recruitment efforts. Internal Issues • This plan represents the first comprehensive strategic plan for Examine the fire department With this in mind, the Task Force set out External to identify short-term initiatives (within 5 years) and goals/ Issues objectives that were actionable and measurable. As such, there was a greater emphasis on completing an internal Develop evaluation by comparing current operations to that of industry Mission standards, peer departments and best practices. The priority of the Task Force was ensuring that the department — through its leadership, personnel and actions —are meeting the needs of Develop Values its stakeholders and customers. The diagram to the right represents the process the Task Propose Force took in evaluating internal/external issues that ultimately Initiatives led to the creation of this plan. Propose Honoring Tradition and Planning for Change coals& Objective Elk River, both as a city and its fire department, is rich with history. The Task Force recognizes the efforts of those that Finalize have built the fire department to what it is today, including the Strategic J many firefighters that have decades of experience and are still proudly serving their community. The city, and the fire department's entire service district, has grown considerably since the fire department was formed over 130 years ago. The population of Elk River, for instance, has grown over 44% in just the past decade. From humble beginnings as a river town on the ox cart trail, Elk River has grown into a regional center with high tech manufacturing and a lifecycle residential housing serving residents who take advantage of their proximity to the twin cities and the St. Cloud area. As a city grows, so does the demand for service. While we recognize the history and traditions of the past, we realize that we must plan and adapt for the future. The Task Force challenged itself to conduct a candid assessment of the organization's strengths and weaknesses and identified opportunities and challenges. The result was a plan that refreshes the organization's commitment to excellence by laying the foundation for future success. EVer **'� FINAL W '►1- i Page 7