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GOAL 1
IMPROVE OUR CORE CAPABILITIES
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Increased Situational Awareness Capabilities,
we expanded the wildfire camera network, improved
incident command data analysis, established
predictive modeling capability for fire personnel,
expanded intelligence, introduced artificial
intelligence in fire detection, and installed telematics.
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Analyze and integrate core operation
functions at all levels of the Department.
Evaluate and improve existing emergency
response capabilities.
Expand forestry and fire prevention through
effective natural resource management
programs, education, inspections, and land
use planning.
Strengthen post-incident assessments to
create long-term improvements.
GOAL 2
ENHANCE INTERNAL OPERATIONS
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we implemented the Voluntary Wellness Screening
Program, introduced First Responder’s Resiliency,
updated personal protective equipment and
uniform wear, employed science-based methods
to reduce stress exposure, and increase physical
fitness, and provided COVID-19 support for
employees and the community.
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GOAL 3
ENSURE HEALTH AND SAFETY
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Promote employee behavioral health and
physical fitness.
Promote the safety of Department
employees, partners, and the public.
GOAL 4
BUILD AN ENGAGED, MOTIVATED,
INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE
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Stewarded Healthy Forests and Safe
Communities, we increased pace and scale
of prescribed fire and fuel-reduction activities,
improved interagency data sharing, developed
sophisticated web applications, established tribal,
forest health, and wildfire prevention grants, and
developed an online burn permit process.
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Address skill gaps and barriers through
creative outreach and recruiting.
Create and implement detailed training
plans for all Department employees.
Retain the Department workforce through
purposeful engagement.
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Promoted Safety, Health, and Wellness,
Analyze business support functions and
improve operational efficiencies.
Define and effectively manage internal
communication processes.
Review and update communication
processes to all external stakeholders.
Create a secure, responsive, and integrated
user-centric technology culture.
Manage fiscal challenges to ensure
adequate funding for critical programs.
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