Join fire department for strategic planning Tuesday

By Glynis Crawford Smith

The Highlander

Marble Falls Fire Rescue (MFFR) has invited the public to take part in its strategic planning process in two ways—through a survey and by joining in a focus group on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

The focus group will beet at 7 p.m. at the fire department training room, 700 Avenue N.

“It is important for the department to understand the needs and expectations that citizens have about the Fire Department as we develop our plans for the future,” said Fire Chief Russell Sander. “Not only will we discuss the present services of Marble Fall Fire Rescue, but also priorities for the future.”

The department also is seeking input from citizens through a short survey. It can be found on the fire department page of the on the City of Marble Falls website, www.marblefallstx.gov/169/fire-rescue.

A second link to the survey can be found on the MMFR Facebook Page

The Oct. 25 meeting may include some entities from outside the city in attendance, but it is citizens that concern Sander.

“Since MFFR primarily responds inside of the city limits, the focus group is designed mainly for people who live or own/operate a business in Marble Falls.,” he said.

Questions on the survey are designed for people who live or work in the city or come here for business or recreation.

“They ask for opinions on programs we offer, such as fire code enforcement, fire prevention activities, public education efforts, emergency management preparedness, actions and professionalism of fire department staff and response to emergencies,” explained Sander. “We hope everyone will take a few minutes to respond to it.”