What this tracks
This dataset records performance metrics for Topeka city departments, tracking activities like fire education programs and service delivery.
Why it matters to you
When the Fire Department’s “Adult Fire Education” program (measured here) serves more residents, your neighborhood becomes safer from preventable fires. The quarterly updates let you see if response times or services in your area are meeting targets — like checking if streetlight repairs hit their goals before reporting that burned-out bulb on your block. Business owners can track whether commercial inspection timelines are improving before applying for permits.
How to read this data
Department — Which city division is being measured, like “Fire Department” or “Public Works”.
Measure — The specific activity tracked, such as “Adult Fire Education” (sample value shows 1,670 participants).
Quarter — When the data was recorded, like “Q4” for fourth quarter.
Value — The raw count or measurement (sample shows 57 for an unspecified metric).
Try it yourself
Call the Fire Department at 785-368-4130 (from the C_Phone field) to ask how many fire safety workshops were held in your ZIP code last quarter using their “Adult Fire Education” measure.