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South Bend Fire Department <br />2014 Strategic Plan <br />Goal 4: Create a constructive and desirable EMS culture and system. <br />Objective 4A <br />Foster a than a of'perception re ardiri EMS within SBFD. " <br />Timeframe <br />2014 and continuing <br />• Create and share an equal ambulance ride rotation. <br />Critical Tasks <br />• Establish a rank structure <br />Critical Tasks <br />• Provide cross training for all personnel <br />• Explore staffing models that will not discriminate against any <br />segment of the department <br />Objective 413 <br />_Investigate wa s to speed up lead medic certification. <br />Timeframe <br />2014 <br />• Create a Lead Medic training program. <br />Critical Tasks <br />• Clearly define the requirements for lead medic application. <br />• Collaborate with SJCEMSC to streamline the Lead Medic process. <br />Objective 4C <br />Perform an operational analysis of current delivery system. <br />Timeframe <br />2014 <br />• Survey other departments with similar demographics <br />Critical Tasks <br />• Research the use and staffing of our lead medics as it relates to our <br />customers needs. <br />Objective 4D <br />Create a recruitment and retention plan for higher EMS certifications. <br />Timeframe <br />2014 and continuing <br />• Engage union and administration to establish incentive for staying <br />Critical Tasks <br />certified and actively involved (longevity). <br />• Establish a staffing model that allow for more selectivity. <br />• Promote career opportunities — college job fairs, high school, etc. <br />Objective 4E <br />Examine the ACA and how it will affect ours stem <br />Timeframe <br />2014 and continuing <br />• Remain flexible and adopt changes as needed. <br />Critical Tasks <br />• Reach out to umbrella organizations (PFFUI, IAFC, etc.) to lobby for <br />flexibility and easily monetized deliveEy models. <br />Page 15 of 18 <br />