EVALUATION OF FIRE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM
The City is seeking the services of a qualified consultant to conduct an analysis of their fire services program. The purpose is to determine if realistic alternative methods exist to provide those services with increased effectiveness while realizing a fiscally efficient and cost contained system. The consultant will conduct a Standards of Cover study (both deployment and non-deployment components) for the fire department and an additional subsequent study to evaluate Delivery System Feasibility Options for enhancement of cost-effective and efficient fire service delivery models. Models to evaluate include consideration of partial, functional, or complete consolidation; regional partnerships, or contract service delivery models of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency management services. At a minimum, this evaluation is designed to determine and achieve the following benefits:
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Enhanced firefighter safety
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Enhanced cost control and containment
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Increased efficiency
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Increased effectiveness
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Identification of the right-sized organization to meet community needs
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Coordination and use of regional resources with elimination of artificial boundaries and duplication of resources
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Standardization of services and programs offered to the community with appropriate supporting capacity
