Accreditation GFR became an applicant agency for fire service accreditation under the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) on October 1, 2011. Link to accreditation news.
Strategic Plan Developed in 2010, GFR's Strategic Plan can be viewed using this link.
Vision "Gainesville Fire Rescue will be recognized as the model of excellence by the provision of our services."
Budget The FY12 adopted budget estimates personal services of $13,875,000 and operating expenses of $2,032,000.
Performance Measurement GFR and the City of Gainesville are members of the Florida Benchmarking Consortium.
Fire and EMS Services Master Plan In 2004, Alachua County contracted with ESCi to develop a master planning document for fire and emergency medical services in Gainesville and Alachua County. That document is available through the County Manager's Office in the County Administration Building.