Lynchburg FD asking for public feedback during online ‘Strategic Planning Survey'
The online survey starts this week and is a part of the department's process for updating its decision-making and funding planning.
Officials with LFD said the plan was last updated in 2018 and helps guide the department when establishing priorities for equipment needs, staffing, and delivery of services to the community. The feedback will give insight into the needs of the community.
Roanoke County asking for community feedback on connecting Greenways areas
The plan helps guide the department's decision-making process and establish funding priorities for equipment, staffing, and service delivery as we continue to serve the citizens of Lynchburg. It was last revised in 2018.
'The survey will help inform us of what the public feels we are doing well, where we can improve, and what other services, they might like to see us undertake. It's completely anonymous and will take about 10 minutes to complete. We are hoping to solicit responses from all areas and demographics of the city, and we encourage everyone's opinions and input.' – Lynchburg Fire Department
The link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVHT8VT or by scanning the QR code below.
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