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Executive Summary

The following document outlines the Augusta Fire Department’s three-
year Strategic Plan.
This plan provides the Department with a blueprint for systematically
achieving its desired future and strategic direction, as outlined in its
vision and mission to “Lead Augusta toward a safe future with integrity,
innovation and a shared commitment to protecting lives and
strengthening communities”.

It is Augusta Fire Department’s intent to ensure the department is
unified, organized and purpose-driven to fulfill that commitment, all the
while strengthening their community engagement resolve, and supplying
Accountability skilled and trained professionals who will be able to provide the services
and programs to meet key stakeholder needs.

The Augusta Fire Department’s “customer-focused” orientation has
garnered a well-earned positive reputation and the support of the
community’s residents, businesses and partnerships developed over the
years. This plan continues that legacy externally, with a renewed
commitment to better the lives and safety of its external stakeholders,
as well the members of the department.
Transparency The hallmark of this plan was the Planning Team's engagement with key
stakeholders, both external and internal. The team’s consideration and
inclusion of those inputs helped guide the development of this plan and
have meticulously created a “roadmap” for the Department to make
decisions to address the current and future needs of the key
stakeholders.

The plan reflects months of intensive planning, careful thought, vigorous
discussions, key stakeholder input, and an unwavering commitment on
the part of the Strategic Planning Team.
Inclusivity
This Strategic Plan will serve as the cornerstone of the Department’s
efforts to pursue Accreditation and continual improvement. Through a
commitment to implementation follow-through, not only will this
Strategic Plan provide focus, direction, accountability and lead to more
effective allocation of resources within the Department, but it will also
further Augusta Fire Department’s ability to be a value-adding service to
Augusta-Richmond County.

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