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<br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 <br />GOAL 6: Provide for the ongoing needs of the Fire Department and <br />pulation. <br /> <br />Actions and Initiatives <br />1) <br />rating is very good, lowering it would result in reduced insuran <br />addition to the benefits of improved response and, thus, the prote <br />of life and property. Consideration should be given to capital p <br />that help improve the rating, including increased fire flows, lo <br />systems, new hydrants, and a generally improved water supply. <br />2) <br />additional staff to accommodate increased calls for service conc <br />with population growth. Utilize the National Fire Protection Ass <br />(NFPA) or other suitable standard as a measurable comparison to <br />determine adequate staffing of paid and volunteer firefighters. <br />could include conducting a manpower study specifically to determ <br />whether or not a second full-time firefighter is warranted at ea <br />station. <br />3)Work in coordination with the Police and EMS Departments to add <br />third dispatcher to the E-911 call center. <br />4)Establish a formalized replacement and procurement program for <br />vehicles and equipment to keep pace with state-of-the-art fire rescue <br />technology and capabilities. At a minimum, this should include a <br />replacement schedule as follows: <br />a.Engines: 20 years; <br />b.Ladder trucks: 25 years; and <br />c.Command vehicles: 10 years. <br />5) <br />so that water supply and other emergency response considerations <br />incorporated into plans and plats for new development/redevelopm <br />6) <br />process and on-site inspections so that fire and life safety cod <br />incorporated into construction plans and verified compliant duri <br />construction inspections. <br />7)Adequately fund training opportunities for fire personnel to imp <br />personal skills and departmental capabilities. Utilize the new F <br />Training Officer to expand cost-effective in-house training capabilities. <br />8) <br />of fire prevention through programs such as CPR, first aid train <br />fire safety related school events. <br />9)Continue to monitor fire and building codes to determine if a ne <br />addition would achieve better life safety protection for the Cit <br />10)Continue to conduct fire safety inspections of all businesses and public <br />facilities to ensure compliance with fire and life safety code <br />requirements. <br />3.20 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />