GFD Annual Report 2023-2024

Station 14 Renovation Nears Completion The first of three major fire station renovations is nearing completion. Station 14 will reopen as a state-of-the art facility providing the latest safety advancements for our firefighters and exceptional service to our community. Your bond dollars supported this construction, and Samet Corporation has been a great partner in completing the work.

Fatalities 1

Civilian Fire

502 864

Smoke Alarm Batteries Installed

Line of Duty Firefighter Injuries • 85.7% Decrease 3 Civilian Fire Injuries • 80% Decrease 5

Smoke Alarms Installed

Days of Work Missed Due to Injuries • 147.7% Increase 57 Days of Light Duty Due to Injuries • 37.9% Decrease 329

Stable Staffing Improves Efficiency & Reduces Overtime Costs Through strategic staffing improvements, GFD achieved a remarkable reduction in hireback and mandatory overtime hours from January to July in 2024. We decreased voluntary overtime hours from 50,011 during the same period of 2023 to 17,142.5 in 2024 (34%) and cut mandatory overtime from 990 to 18 hours. Maintaining four personnel on each unit stands as a significant accomplishment, showcasing our team’s dedication and operational efficiency. These efforts not only enhanced staffing stability but also dramatically reduced costs.