Mission

The Administrative Division’s mission is to provide for planning, staffing, budgeting, direction, coordination, evaluation, and logistical support of all divisions within the Carson City Fire Department.

Overview

The Administrative Division provides oversight of all departmental divisions, continuously monitors the effectiveness of current programs, determines the department's future needs, and develops action plans to achieve departmental goals.

This division consists of the Fire Chief, Department Business Manager, Administrative Assistant, Senior Office Specialist, Office Specialists, and part-time Clerical Trainees. 

Functions

They provide administrative services such as:

• Budget preparation and oversight for seven budgets
• Preparation of payroll
• Accounts receivable and payable
• Medical Billing
• Document retention and records requests
• Responsible for the department’s purchasing program
• Management of the department’s fixed asset inventory
• Acts as the department’s human resources liaison for all hiring, training, and disciplinary action tracking
• Grant writing, reporting, and financial tracking
• Working on special projects
• Prepares departmental reports
• Compiles, facilitates review, and distributes all rules and regulations, general orders, directional memorandums, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinates public outreach events