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NOTICE OF THE
WORK STUDY SESSION OF
THE FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Wally Nichols
Councilmember Mike Archambault Vice Mayor Keith McMahan
Councilmember Ginny Dickey Councilmember Henry Leger
Councilmember Ed Kehe Councilmember Jay Schlum
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
WHEN: TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007
WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCIL CHAMBERS
16705 E. AVENUE OF THE FOUNTAINS, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
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WORK STUDY AGENDA
1.) CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – Mayor Nichols
2.) PRESENTATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S THREE YEAR OPERATION PLAN
3.) ADJOURNMENT.
DATED this 6th day of April, 2007.
By: Bevelyn J. Bender, Town Clerk
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FOUNTAIN HILLS
Rural/Metro
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Operational Plan
2007-2010
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A Message From the
Chief
The quality of service to our customers inside and outside the organization depends to a large degree on how we plan our future.
The Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department has revisited and updated the Operational Plan for 2007-2010.
This three-year plan should serve as a road map to help guide our future. Progress will be measured in a variety of ways.
The planning process sets goals and includes general time frames within which to complete them. We will periodically reevaluate the goals and modify our path, as necessary.
J. Scott LaGreca
Fire Chief
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Committed to a Common
Vision
Committed to:
Protection of life, property, and the environment
Meeting our commitment through a proactive approach
Creation and implementation of innovative programs to improve the
safety and quality of life
Ongoing analysis of the community’s needs
An active partnership
Flexibility and adaptation in order to meet community needs
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Mission
We will provider our customers (the residents, businesses, and visitors of Fountain Hills)
with the highest level of protection against loss of life and property. We recognize that
we are an integral part of the community and are sensitive and responsive to
neighborhood needs and priorities.
We are “Dedicated to Service” as highly trained professionals in all aspects of rescue,
emergency medical services, fire prevention and suppression and the control of
hazardous situations.
We uphold the commitment through quality emergency services and a proactive
emphasis on public education, code enforcement, hazard investigation, innovative life
and fire safety awareness, and community service. This quality is supported through our
commitment to maintain a positive, productive, and healthy work force through which
these services are delivered.
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Department Description
The Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department is a multi-response
organization capable of reasonably handling the daily emergencies that
are common to a community of over 25,000 citizens, including:
Emergency Medical Service
Structural and Wildland Firefighting
Public Assist/Special Duty
Fire Prevention
Public Education
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Emergency Management
Preparedness
The nucleus of the department’s readiness effort focuses around four (4)
major threat potentials in or about the Town of Fountain Hills:
Wildland Fires
Hazardous Materials Releases
Mass Casualty Incidents
Floods
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Values
We value a creative and proactive workplace
We are all valued members of the Fountain Hills Rural/Metro
Fire Department
Team-oriented
Open communication at all levels
Positive environment
Input is valued
Respect for one another
Compassion toward one another
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Values
We are professional in our actions
Appearance and behavior
Courteous attitude
High quality service
Honesty, fairness, and integrity
Understanding and compassion for others
Effectiveness, efficiency, and economy
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Values
We strive for excellence
Public and member safety
Unity, teamwork, and leadership
Personal health, well-being, and fitness
Development
Personal
Professional
Training, preparedness, and readiness
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Organizational
Action Items
Fire Station #2 Relocation Project
Apparatus Replacement
Community Grading and Accreditation
Fire Station #1 Refurbishment (Phase 2)
Fire Marshal Office
Training
Grant Funding
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Action Item #1
Fire Station #2
Relocation Project
(continued from 2005-2006 plan)
Goal: Reducing Emergency Response Times
Average travel time to emergencies:
5 minutes 90% of the time
4 minutes 80% of the time
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Station #2
Response Times
73%
50%
81%
50%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
2006 2007 (Jan.- Feb.)
5 min. response area
8 min. response area
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Current Fire Station
Locations
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Proposed Fire Station
Locations
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Action Item #1
Fire Station #2
Relocation Project (cont.)
2007-2008
Completed a Station Location Study
Network analysis programs response polygons
Current Fire Station #2 Location
Saguaro Blvd., South of Shea Blvd.
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Fire Station #2
Current Location
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Action Item #1
Fire Station #2
Relocation Project (cont.)
2007-2008
Proposed Fire Station #2 Location
Shea Blvd., West of Fountain Hills Blvd.
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Fire Station #2
Relocation Site
Entrance
Looking North
Entrance
Looking East
Site
Looking West
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Action Item #1
Fire Station #2
Relocation Project (cont.)
2007-2008
Appraisal of Current Fire Station #2
Design and Site Engineering Budget for
Fiscal Year 2007-2008
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Action Item #1
Fire Station #2
Relocation Project (cont.)
2008-2009
Bid process and begin construction
4800 S.F. X $300 = Approx. $1.5 M
2009-2010
Completion and occupancy
Sell current Station #2 property
Evaluate response time study
North section of Fountain Hills
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement
2006 Strategic Goal -Provide Current Response
Capability with Necessary Fire Fighting Apparatus
Streamline/reduce fleet vehicles through mutual
aid agreements
Provide improved response capabilities through
innovated positioning of current first response units
Increase service life of fleet
Savings = 800 gallons of fuel per year
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement (cont.)
1987 Ford Utility C.I.P. 35,000
Ft. McDowell Mutual Aid (annual) *5,000
1987 GMC Type 3 Pumper C.I.P. 250,000
Rio Verde Mutual Aid (annual) *5,000
2000 Ford Ambulance C.I.P. 80,000
New Rural/Metro Agreement (annual) *7,000
*fuel, repair/maintenance, insurance
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement (cont.)
1996 Ford Explorer C.I.P. 200,000
Replaced by P.U./reduced (annual) *2,000
Savings over 2007-2010
Total Capital Savings: 565,000
Total Annual Savings: 19,000
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement (cont.)
2007-2008
C.I.P. Replacement
Schedule:
14 year/100K Miles
1990 Engine
(Reserve Pumper)
17 year/140K Miles
(actual)
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement (cont.)
New Pumper
Conceptual
Design
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement (cont.)
2007-2008
Capital Budget
R.F.P. by February / Completed
R.F.Q. by June
Council Action & Award Contract by August
Delivery by June 2008
2008-2009
Sell 1990 Engine
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Action Item #2
Apparatus Replacement (cont.)
2008-2009
Evaluate replacement of 1997 pick-up truck
2009-2010
Possible
replacement of
1997 pick-up truck
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Action Item #3
Community Grading
and Accreditation2007-2008
Complete “Fire Wise Community” accreditation
Urban interface/wild fire
Wash maintenance/fuel reduction
Grant eligible
Evaluate Insurance Services Office (ISO)
Classification Improvement Field Grading
Last grading 1990
Currently rated at “4”; expected new rating of “3” or “2”
Develop Community Activated Response Effort
Program (C.A.R.E.)
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Action Item #3
Community Grading
and Accreditation
2008-2009
Initiate and Complete ISO Grading
Evaluate 2009 International Fire Code for
Potential Amendments and Adoption
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Action Item #4
Fire Station #1
Refurbishment (Phase 2)
2007-2008
Rear paving
Interior painting
Mechanical/HVAC evaluation
Restroom upgrade
2008-2009
Flooring replacement
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Action Item #5
Fire Marshal Office
Record Management System
2007-2008
Enhancements and continuation of
evaluation
Reorganize Fire Marshal’s
office
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Action Item #6
Training
2007-2008
Participation in Federal/State Top-Off 4
Emergency Management Operations Drill
Battalion Chief Academy
Captains Deasy & Golden
Completes all six Fountain Hills Captains through the
curriculum
2008-2010
Explore Educational Opportunities at
National Fire Academy
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Action Item #7
Grant Funding
Research And Apply For Capital Grant Funding:
2007-2008 (Carry over from 2006)
Proposition 202
Three (3) LP/12 heart monitors (60K)
Assistance to FF Grant
Twelve (12) portable radios (65K)
Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Vehicle stabilization equipment (8K) / Awarded
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Action Item #7
Grant Funding (cont.)
2008-2010
Research and apply for capital grant funding
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As an organization and as individual
members of the Fountain Hills
Rural/Metro Fire Department we will do
the things we say we will…
Try our best to do them well every time…
And care about our customers, their
property and each other.
Performance
Guarantee
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Summary
The Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department will revise the
three-year operation plan based upon the issues and goals
outlined. Commitment to action plans and coordinated efforts will
assure that the plan stays on course.
An organization without vision and long range plans will struggle
as it moves to the future. The operational plan is a living example
of the tremendous benefits that all of us receive when the work
force and management work together toward the future.