FY 2023 ADOPTED BUDGET AS OF 9-22-22 - Flipbook - Page 171
FUND: GENERAL - 001
FIRE
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Fire Department exists to protect the lives
and property of residents and visitors in the City of
Eustis.
The Department provides 24-hour
availability in responding to calls for service for
fire suppression relating to structures, vehicles,
and wildland (brush) fires. In addition, the
Department provides 24-hour response to all
emergency and non-emergency medical calls
for service within the City, including all traffic
crashes with injury. The Fire Department is also
responsible for reviewing building site and fire
suppression plans in accordance with State Law
and City Ordinance and conducting annual fire
inspections of businesses within the City.
Typically,
the
Department
responds
to
approximately 4,500 calls for service per year
and maintains an ISO rating of 2.
DEPARTMENT GOALS & OBJECTIVES
In support of the City’s Strategic Plan Priorities and Strategies Safe Community and HighQuality Lifestyle. In support of Goal #1 to be a
beautiful, livable city, and Goal #3, to provide
quality, cost-effective public services, the
Fire Department will continue to maintain the
Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating of 2.
Eustis Fire Department is working mutually
with other Lake County cities: Mount Dora,
Tavares,Umatilla, and other Lake County fire
authorities. This will continue to benefit the
residents of Eustis by providing quality service
for personal safety and property protection while at
the same time saving money on property
insur-ance costs.
City of Eustis, Florida
Adopted Annual Budget
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