2026-2029 Strategic Plan

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Yakima County Fire District 12 10000 Zier Rd Yakima, WA 98908 (509) 966-3111 www.westvalleyfire.com 2026-2029 Strategic Plan 1 Yakima County Fire District 12 Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Executive Summary Introduction This strategic plan for 2026-2029 outlines the direction and priorities for the West Valley Fire Department over the next four years. It is designed to guide our decision-making, resource allocation, and organizational focus to achieve our mission of preserving and protecting life, then property. The plan emphasizes sustainable growth, innovation, and the strengthening of our core capabilities, ensuring that we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our community. In 2025 the District brought in an outside consultant to provide a full operational assessment of the District. This process has developed recommendations for improvement; those recommendations are included as a supplement to the plan as we continue to refine how each fit into our Mission. Mission and Vision • Mission: The West Valley Fire Department is dedicated to the preservation and protection of life, then property. To accomplish our Mission, we focus on: Community Education: Providing public safety, first aid, accident prevention, and preparedness training, along with fire and injury prevention information and supplies. o Emergency Services: Serving the public by responding to and mitigating emergencies. o Preparedness: Ensuring members are trained, educated, and certified for all-risk hazard response, with equipment and resources maintained in a ready state. Vision: We strive to be a dynamic, innovative, and proactive response organization committed to the highest standards to meet the community’s needs. o • Strategic Goals and Priorities To achieve our Mission and Vision for 2026-2029, we have identified four strategic priorities, each addressing key issues and goals: Strategic Priority 1: Personnel Retention, Development, Recruitment, and Selection o Objective: Build a highly skilled, motivated, and diverse workforce by enhancing employee retention, investing in professional development, and refining our recruitment and selection processes. 2 o Challenge: Ensure a full complement of skilled personnel available 24/7 to deliver safe, effective, and professional service. o Goal: Maintain an optimal workforce to fulfill our mission and meet response goals.