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Hancock Vol. Fire Department (MD)Hancock Fire Engine Company (PA)
King of Prussia Fire Company (PA)Lafayette Rescue Squad (PA)Larchmont Fire Department (NY)*Leitersburg Vol. Fire Department (MD)Leonardtown Fire Department (MD)Lincoln Park Fire Department (NJ)Lincoln Park First Aid Squad (NJ)Little Falls Vol. Fire Department (MN)Long Ridge Fire Department (CT)Longmeadow Vol. Fire Dept. (MD)Maplewood Ambulance Squad (NJ)Maugansville Vol. Fire Dept. (MD)Mechanicsville Fire Department (MD)Mellor Engine & Hose Co. (NY) Millburn Ambulance Squad (NJ)Minquas Fire Company (PA)Minquas Ambulance Squad (PA)Montgomery Fire Engine Co. (PA)Mountain View Rescue Squad (VA)Mt. Aetna Vol. Fire Department (MD)Norristown Hose Company (PA)Northampton Fire Company (VA)North Tonawanda Fire Dept. (NY)*Parkland City Fire Dept. (FL)*Phoebus Fire Company (VA)Phoebus Volunteer Rescue Squad (VA)Princeton Junction Fire Company (NJ)
Harry Howard Hose & Ladder (NY)Hartwood Vol. Fire Department (VA)Hollywood Fire Department (MD) Humane Fire Engine Company (PA)Isle of Wight Rescue Squad (VA)
Fire/EMS Agencies Evaluated
Les Adams, President & CEOProject Manager/Author for 120+ Public Safety Studies/Master Plans/Reports on Police, Fire, EMS, Communications, Emergency PreparednessConsultant in more than 130 Municipalities over 22 Years 22 Years in Fire & EMS Service (Montgomery County, MD)Deputy Chief of Operations
Fire, EMS & DispatchManagementConsultants
Town of Southwest Ranches
John BestFire Chief – Disney World FDFire/EMS Consultant – 22 Yrs. Strategic PlanningCounty Fire Marshal & Arson Chief
Bob McNallyGeo Info Systems 20 yrs. EMS provider Consultant 110 counties & citiesMasters in GIS U of NC - Charlotte
PHILOSOPHY
Provide Open & Honest Assessment
Offer Objective Approach
Give Attention to Specific Agency Mission
Value Customer Input
Seek Out Member Ideas
Relate to Management’s Concerns & Goals
SAFETY FIRST: Customer & Provider
Consider Laws & Established Standards (OSHA, NFPA, State)
Place Priority on Human Element
Build on Strengths
Offer Constructive Recommendations
Remain Mindful of Customer Service
Primary Project Areas – Models to Assess
A Stand-alone FD, Eliminating Outside Contractor Reliance
Maintaining Contractual Fire and EMS Services
Maintaining Existing Outside Contractual Service w/ VFD
Identifying Other Viable Models, or Model Combinations
APPROACH
DataCollection
Organization Structures Management Structure Rank Structure Planning for Fire Protection Personnel Data Staffing and Workload Capital Improvement Needs Suppression/Rescue/EMS Delivery Location & Number of Fire Stations Apparatus and Equipment Training Program Apparatus & Buildings Maintenance Admin & Performance Guidelines Communications & Dispatch Record Keeping Fire & EMS Policies Structure
Weeks:
1 5
APPROACH
Interviews
Chiefs Captains Town Staff Elected officials Appropriate Stakeholders Service Provision Staff Fire Alarm Staff Fire & EMS Training Admin Staff
Weeks:
2 11
APPROACH
On-Site Observations &
Fact Finding
On-Site Reviews Visit All Facilities Observe Service Delivery Work Nights and Weekends Attend Meetings @ Fire Stations
Weeks:
2 12
APPROACH
Analysis ofData
Risk Analysis Determine Geographic Decision
Areas Interview Data Response Times Staffing Facilities Apparatus Equipment Identify Resource Baselines
• Fire Stations• Apparatus• Specialty Units• Staff Deployment Approach
• Fire & EMS Workload by Response Area
• Onsite Inspection of Fire Stations & Resources
Weeks:
7 16
APPROACH
ComparativeAnalysis
Benchmarking with State-of-the-Art Programs, Practices & Stds.
Recognize Existing Strengths National Standards and Accepted
Principles & Practices (e.g. NFPA 1710)
Insurance Services Office (ISO)
Weeks:
9 17
APPROACH
Individual Service Areas Facility Condition and Locations Apparatus Condition & Use Resource Requirements Optimal and Minimal Resource
Deployment Models Protection/Suppression Demands Per Service/Company Funding & Expenditures Organizational Structure Potential for Improvements Anticipated Fiscal Impacts Returns on Investments
Alternatives &Recommendations
Weeks:
12 16
APPROACH
ComprehensiveWritten Report
Analysis Findings Options Recommendations Timelines Color Illustrations
Weeks:
14 18
APPROACH
Report & OralBriefing
Submission of Written Report In-depth Briefing Including PowerPoint
Presentation
22
Key Point - Report
“Snapshot in Time” Study Team Professional Opinion/sConsidering Standards/Practices
Town Should Take InputConsider Options
And Implement w/ Assistance
Population By AgeGroup
500 400 300 200 100 0 100 200 300 400 500
Under 5 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 years and over
Males Females
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013*
*11 Months
Historic Service DemandFire Other Medical
05
1015202530354045
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
2013 Workload by Hour of DayFire Medical Other
2015 2020 2025 2030Fire Calls 154 167 182 198EMS Calls 506 551 599 652Other Calls 64 69 76 82
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Workload Forecast
Pre-Flashover• Limited to One Room• Requires Smaller Attack Lines• Search & Rescue Is Easier• Initial Assignment Can Handle
Post-Flashover• May Spread Beyond One Room• Requires Larger, More Attack Lines• Compounds Search & Rescue• Requires Additional Companies
rd
FIRES – RESPONSE TIMES
FIRESFLASHOVER- 6 to 9 minutes
SIGNIFICANCE OF RESPONSE TIMES Assessing The Location Of
Fire/EMS Stations And Apparatus
FIRES EMS
6 to 9 minutes Flashover 4 to 6 minutes to Brain Deathin Cardiac Arrest
CRITERIA
NFPA 1710: Utilize 5 minutes*
Public Safety Solutions, Inc: Utilizes 5 minutes*
*Note: Includes turnout time.
0:00:00
0:02:00
0:04:00
0:06:00
0:08:00
0:10:00
Fire Medical Other
Response Times by Call TypeDavie FD SWVFD
Consider the suggested model criteria in the
implementation of the selected fire and EMS
services delivery model/s
Criteria-Related Options
TravelTime
Model-
3Mins. 40Secs.
SCENARIO B ― PRIMARY FIRE STATION LOCATIONS WITH CURRENT TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Assure that actual address locations are input to the dispatch system;
2. Consider separating the Station 82/112 resources; and,
3. Consider an additional station to improve response time.
Fire Station Options
1. Developing and implementing apparatus replacement plan; and,
2. Consider replacing 1995 Pierce 1250 GPM pumper as front line unit.
Apparatus Options
1. Consider services delivery and related estimated costs of standalone Town Fire Department; and,
2. If selected, develop and implement detailed budget and implementation plan.
Town Fire Department Option/s
1. Consider utilizing the current Davie-Town contract as model contract for the future;
2. Consider five-year contract renewals for the future;
3. Consider minimum staffing of three staff on pumpers and two on rescue;
4. Consider response time goals based on NFPA 1710.
Contract Services Option/s
1. Modify the mission statement of the SRVFRD;
2. Consider maintaining teamwork of contractual-VFD in services delivery; and
3. Consider contract and volunteer resources responding from separate fire stations, if team option to continue.
Volunteer Services Option/s
Increased EfficiencyImproved Effectiveness
Seamless Delivery Of ServicesElimination Of Overlaps In PositionsElimination Of Duplicate Equipment
Reduced Response Time For Units DispatchedIncreased Opportunity For Staff Specialization;
Upgrading Recruit Training ProgramsOpportunity For Increased Promotional SelectivityIncreased Promotional Opportunity For Personnel
Potential Revised Perspective/Outlook Of Personnel
Enhanced Or Expanded ServicesImproved Safety Of Customers And Services
Providers Reduced Costs
Improved Incident Command CoverageImproved Allocation And Utilization Of Staffing
Cost AvoidanceCoordination Of Planning
Standardization Of Services And ProgramsImproved And More Effective Training
Potential Improve ISO RatingImpact On Future State And Federal Grant Funding
BENEFITS OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES
Cooperative Services Options
Encourage full implementation of closest available mutual aid, when feasible.
EnhancedService Delivery
Improved Management
Increased Pride in Services
Enhanced Safety &Training
Reduced Cost
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