Adopted Budget Book FY 23-24 Final with TOC links - Flipbook - Page 217
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.
DE PA RT M E N T ’S
OBJECTIVES
GOA L S
&
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 insurance costs.
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