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Strategic Planning in Municipal Fire Departments
Strategic planning is one of the most valuable tools available to municipal fire departments. Effective planning supports organizational direction, accountability, deployment analysis, succession planning, fiscal awareness, and community-focused service delivery. Communities are changing rapidly, and strong public safety organizations prepare for the future before the future arrives.
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