Business Services

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The Business Services Division manages the department’s annual budget and the SPLOST Capital Improvement Program through three key sections:

Logistics

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This section handles the essential gear and vehicles that keep the department running.

  • Resource Management: Manages warehousing, procurement, and deliveries for Fire, Corrections, and Police.
  • SCBA Management: Maintains breathing apparatus and associated equipment, including air support and fit testing.
  • Apparatus Management: Oversees all EMS vehicles and tools, handles routine testing, and writes specifications for new emergency equipment.

Finance

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The Finance section ensures the department remains fiscally sound and compliant.

  • Budgeting: Manages the multi-million dollar annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Revenue & Billing: Handles EMS transport fees, customer service, and fund reconciliation.
  • Administration: Processes department payroll, manages utility payments, and fulfills legal document requests.

Facilities

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This team ensures our stations and support buildings are safe and functional.

  • Maintenance: Performs daily repairs and planned upgrades for 31 fire stations and all support facilities (Headquarters, Training Academy, etc.).
  • Emergency Repairs: Provides rapid response to urgent facility issues.
  • Planning: Collaborates with Finance to identify and budget for upcoming capital projects and facility improvements.
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The Business Services Division provides a variety of services to both internal and external customers. The division is comprised of three operating sections and oversees the preparation and management of the department's annual budget and the SPLOST Capital Improvement Program.

Logistics is composed of a consolidated warehouse, SCBA management, and apparatus management. Personnel in the Fire Resource Management section provide warehousing functions for Fire, Corrections, and Police; including contract management, procurement functions, and deliveries. Personnel in SCBA management provide air and light support, routine maintenance of the self-contained breathing apparatus, and associated equipment and fit testing for all department personnel. Personnel in the Fire Apparatus section are responsible for all EMS apparatus, tools, and equipment including routine maintenance and testing. They are also responsible for writing specifications as they relate to all of the department's emergency apparatus.

Finance The finance section prepares and oversees the department's multi-million dollar operating budget each year as well as preparing the capital budget. They handle all EMS billing responsibilities including customer service, the collection of ambulance transport fees, and the reconciliation of all funds collected. In addition, personnel are responsible for processing payroll for the department, utility payments for all Fire facilities, and for responding to all attorney's requests for the production of documents.

Facilities Fire Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day general maintenance and repairs at all of the department's 31 fire stations as well as at several other support facilities including Fire Headquarters, the Training Academy, the apparatus maintenance facility, and the resource management warehouse. This includes all yearly planned maintenance and upgrades at the various facilities as well as responding to all emergency requests for repairs that may arise. Fire Facilities works closely with the division's Finance section in helping to identify the associated capital budget projects in the fire facilities for the next year. They also assist in identifying the appropriate budget needed to handle the various projects.