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The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember McCray
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Informational Hearing - Fire Department - Office of the Chief - Annual Review
For the purpose of requesting that the Chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department come before the City Council to initiate the process of annually reviewing the duties of the Office of the Chief; requiring the review to include an evaluation of the Department’s efforts to meet performance goals; requesting that the Chief, in consultation with the City Council, establish goals and objectives for the upcoming year; and requesting that the Chief identify service delivery gaps that need to be addressed.
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The duties of the Office of the Chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department are outlined in the City Charter and in ordinances passed by the Mayor and City Council. The Office of the Chief is responsible for supervising and directing the Fire Department. Within that authority, the Office shall take all proper measures for the protection of property, preservation of life, and observance of the laws of the State, ordinances of the City, and regulations governing fire and emergency medical services.
In recent years, the Fire Department has been faced with an increased demand for emergency medical services, staffing shortages, station closures, deteriorating facilities and fleet, and the health and safety of the Department’s workforce.
In 2015, the O...
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