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• Explain how this position is key to achieving the strategic goals identified by the City Council. o As explained above, this position falls under the strategic goals accepted by the City Council. Within the Fire Department; Provides Preventative Services; aggressively uphold applicable safety codes. Assist business community and the public with education focused on a safer working/living environment. Educate our young on safe behaviors. It should be noted that this is the only position within the city staff that provides this level of expertise. o Per City Code Sec. 22-1 Fire Department (a) Creation. There is established in the city a fire department consisting of paid on -call staff and full-time staff. (b) Purpose. The fire department shall be established for the purpose of the protection of lives and property within the city from fire and other property or life threatening emergencies. The fire department shall provide fire prevention services in accordance with those general policies established by the council o It is essential that the fire safety inspection, education and pre -planning programs continue to be an integral part of the total fire services program within this community. • Can the duties be re -engineered or automated? Please explain. o These services require excellent human communication skills for all ages. Establishing a professional presence both during code enforcement/pre-planning and public education is key to the on -going success of this position. With that said, re -engineering or automation is not an option. • Can the duties be reassigned temporarily or permanently? Please explain. o The key to success with this position is for this person to establish themselves as a local expert for sight visits, questions on applicable codes and safety practices, a focal position within the education system to bring safety messages to our young. It is critical to have someone looking through "fire department" lenses to capture the necessary information for emergency response. In short, a familiar face with a Ramsey Fire background that has established a relationship in our community will succeed where someone in a temporary position may not be as successful due to a short-term relationship. • Can the position be filled internally?