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Fire Approved Amount: $ 0 Approved FTE: 0.00 Department Director: Tom Dodds - Interim Fire Chief Department Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/fire Department Phone: 512-974-0130 Performance Measure Information Name: Percent of arson cases cleared by arrest Description: This measure shows the Austin Fire Department’s success in clearing arson cases by arrest. This measure was created to accurately determine fire causes to prevent the loss of life and property. The Investigations Division identifies and prosecutes individuals involved in fire-related criminal activity. Through extensive analysis, AFD Arson Investigators determine if a fire is an arson case. Type: Result Current Data - Quarterly 2021 Target Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2021 Actuals 45 45 45 64 49 51 History Data FY 2016 Actual FY 2017 Actual FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Actual FY 2020 Actual FY 2020 Target FY 2021 Target 42 51 50 42 39 45 45