RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond Fire Department has announced new plans to improve operations and strengthen other areas within the department.

According to a release from the department on Wednesday, these changes are being made to reflect a "proactive investment in the future of the department and ensure that the Richmond Fire Department is well equipped to meet the evolving needs of the City of Richmond."

The areas of focus the department is seeking to improve are: • Improving operation • Strengthening its commitment to accountability • Ensuring excellence in delivering public safety services

"One of my top priorities is taking Richmond’s local government and transforming it into a model public-sector organization," said Richmond Mayor Danny Avula in a statement. "That wor

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