For use in the distribution of state shared taxes to incorporated municipalities.
| Census--Tennessee Revenue sources Taxes--State shared |
MTAS and CTAS collaborated on this project for Shelby County Government Fire Department.
| Fire--Performance measurement Performance measurement |
MTAS was asked to conduct an ISO study for the City of Etowah, exploring the dispatch center, the water supply, and the fire department.
| Fire--Insurance ratings Fire--Administration Emergency communications Water supply |
A sample ordinance of the city of [blank], Tennessee, providing that the municipal code of the city be amended by adding a new chapter therein, providing for the installation and maintenance of communications facilities in the public right-of-way.
| Communications Mobile communications systems Wireless communication systems--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS has created three sample water rescue standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cities to revise and adopt for their use. SOP 1 establishes a standard structure and guideline for all fire department personnel operating at incidents involving water rescue operations. SOP 2 provides procedures and guidance when responding to emergency calls involving a water rescue incident while ensuring the safety and well-being of both rescuers and victims. SOP 3 addresses procedures detailing operation of agency boats and watercraft.
| Fire--Manuals Fire--Operations Fire--Procedures Fire--Training |
Factors to consider when designing user charge structures include legal issues, fairness, impact on customers, simplicity, and competitiveness. Capacity development fees force new customers to pay an "entry fee" that places them on the same financial plane as existing customers. An example of capactiy development fee computation is included.
| Revenue sources--Fees and charges Utilities--Rates and charges Utilities--Rates and charges--Tennessee Wastewater--Finance |
MTAS was asked about the pros and cons of a volunteer fire department changing to a paid on call fire department.
| Fire--Insurance ratings Fire--Volunteer organizations |
MTAS Fire Management Consultant Steven Cross was asked to conduct a study of the Lawrenceburg fire department regarding staffing and rank structure. Report includes recommendations.
| Fire--Equipment Fire--Equipment--Trucks Fire--Equipment--Vehicles Fire--Facilities Fire--Operations Fire--Personnel Lawrenceburg (Tenn) |
MTAS was asked for guidance related to special events on private property. Specifically, questions were raised about the City's ability to permit events on private property vs. public property.
| Festivals and celebrations--Licenses and permits Licenses and permits |
Proposed 28-day schedule for a fire department working a 24/48 shift pattern, including meal time deduction and kelly day.
| Fire--Personnel Personnel--Schedules and shifts |
