2025 Budget for the City of Shakopee

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Goals/Challenges: 

Continue to evaluate fire station needs to meet the department's changing demands and new staffing model. Station 1 will require additional remodel phases that address safety and operational requirements and additional staff support areas. Station 2 was built when the fire department operated as an all-volunteer department, and staff responded from home. A future remodel will update the station to meet 24-hour staffing needs, including dorms, improved office space, and additional support areas.  Develop a strategic plan to create long-term goals and strategies to guide the department.  Identify and develop potential leaders within the department to ensure continuity of operations through anticipated retirements and future growth.  Ensure that personnel, equipment, and resources are allocated effectively to meet the community's needs and provide adequate response times and appropriate numbers of personnel and equipment on scene.  Update operating procedures to improve efficiency, reduce risk, enhance decision-making, and improve customer satisfaction.  Implement effective incident command systems and procedures to ensure a coordinated and efficient response that aligns with fire service best practices.  Explore and implement new technologies to enhance operations and provide real-time data on department performance.  Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Performance Measures:

Actual 2022 48,565

Actual 2023 48,999

Projected 2024

Projected 2025

Fire District Population

49,400

49,850

Calls for Service

1,731

1,728

1,992

2,100

Public Education Events

42

47

50

50

Plan Reviews

391 641

516 716

340 625

350 725

Fire Inspections Training (hrs.)

6,997

7,059

6,500

7,000