1309 Coffeen Avenue, Suite 3178 • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 833.251.5824 • www.aptriton.com April 20, 2023
Patrick Butler, Fire Chief
City of Redondo Beach
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, California 90277-0270
RE: Redondo Beach Fire Department Comparative Deployment & Organizational Analysis Proposal
Dear Chief Butler:
Please find enclosed our proposal to provide a “Comparative Deployment and Organizational Analysis” of the Redondo Beach Fire Department (RBFD). It is our intent to provide a comprehensive analysis, evaluation, and cost comparison of deployment options for fire, EMS, and Harbor Operations as compared to the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District—also known as the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD).
Established in 2014, AP Triton has a wide range of experience in the fire service, emergency medical services, fire prevention and life-safety programs, and law enforcement consulting. Our teams have unmatched experience and capabilities working with California fire and EMS agencies, Community Service Districts (CSD), special districts, and Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCO). Our consultants have conducted numerous studies involving Master Plans, Community Risk Assessments/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plans, Fire Department Consolidation Studies, EMS Systems Analyses, Staffing Studies, Agency Evaluations, Fire Station Location, and Engineering Studies, as well as other unique Fire Service and EMS studies.
AP Triton was founded on the need to provide innovative solutions to public safety departments. For too many agencies, creative thinking is not part of the status quo. AP Triton is able to bring our experience to enable long-term, creative, and sustainable solutions specialized to your local issues. With decades of experience in public safety departments of all sizes, AP Triton is the best choice for evaluating the Redondo Beach Fire Department as it is today and deliver the best strategies and recommendations for the future.
1309 Coffeen Avenue, Suite 3178 • Sheridan, WY 82801 • 833.251.5824 • www.aptriton.com If awarded this project, we will assign Kurt Latipow, Vice President Emeritus, as the Project Manager. We appreciate your consideration of our proposal. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Latipow at [email protected] or 530.306.1382, or me at [email protected] or 707.266.4309.
Respectfully,
Kurt P. Henke
Principal/Managing Partner
Attachment
cc: Kurt Latipow
Proposal to Conduct a
COMPARATIVE
DEPLOYMENT &
Organizational Analysis
Redondo Beach Fire Department
Redondo Beach, CA
April 2023
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CONTENTS
About AP Triton.................................................................................................. 2 Relevant Experience......................................................................................... 4 Key Personnel.................................................................................................... 7 Project Approach & Methodology ................................................................ 13 Project Understanding & Proposed Scope of Work...................................... 15 Section One—Project Initiation & Data Acquisition ...................................................... 15 Section Two—Evaluation of Current Conditions............................................................ 18 Section Three—All-Hazards Community Risk Assessment.............................................. 21 Section Four—Deployment Analysis................................................................................ 23 Section Five—Findings, Strategies, & Recommendations............................................. 25 Section Six—Development, Review, & Delivery of Report............................................ 27 Estimated Project Timeline & Fee Proposal................................................... 29 Financial Information...................................................................................... 31 Client References............................................................................................ 32 Client Testimonials .......................................................................................... 34 Certificates of Insurance & Litigation............................................................. 35 DEPLOYMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS | CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 2 |
ABOUT AP TRITON Contact Information
About AP Triton
Established in 2014, AP Triton has a wide range of experience in the fire service, emergency medical services, special events and filming, fire prevention, and life-safety programs. Our consultants have conducted numerous studies involving Master Plans, Community Risk Assessments/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plans, Fire Department Consolidation Studies, EMS Systems Analyses, Staffing Studies, Agency Evaluations, Fire Station Location, and Engineering Studies, as well as other unique Fire Service and EMS studies.
AP Triton was founded on the need to provide innovative solutions to public safety departments. For too many agencies, creative thinking is not part of the status quo. AP Triton is able to bring our experience to enable longterm, creative, and sustainable solutions specialized to your local issues. With decades of
experience in public safety departments of all
sizes, AP Triton is the best choice for evaluating
the Redondo Beach Fire Department as it is
today and deliver the best strategies and
recommendations for the future.
Address: 1309 Coffeen Avenue
Suite 3178, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 833.251.5824 (toll free)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.aptriton.com
The headquarters of AP Triton,
LLC is located in Sheridan,
Wyoming. Consultants and
other subject matter experts
(SME) are located throughout
the United States.
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Conflict of Interest Statement
Triton has neither directly nor indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion or collusion activity, or otherwise taken any action which in any way restricts or restrains the competitive nature of this solicitation including, but not limited to, the prior discussion of terms, conditions, pricing, or other offer parameters required by this solicitation.
Triton is not presently suspended or otherwise prohibited by any government from participating in this solicitation or any other contract to follow thereafter. Neither Triton nor anyone associated with Triton has any potential conflict of interest because of or due to any other clients, contracts, or property interests in this solicitation or the resulting project. If a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, Triton will immediately notify the client in writing.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The following is a partial list of Triton’s current and former clients. An expanded list can be provided upon request.
• Aberdeen Fire Department (WA) • Golden Fire Department (CO) • City of Alameda Fire Department (CA) • Grand River Regional Ambulance (MO) • Alameda County FPD (CA) • Gray’s Harbor Fire District #5 (WA) • Alameda County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • Hawaii Fire Chiefs Association (HI) • Alaska Fire Chiefs Association (AK) • Hermosa Beach Fire Department (CA) • Albany Fire Department (OR) • Huntington Beach Fire Department (CA) • Anaheim Fire and Rescue (CA) • Idaho Fire Chiefs Association (ID) • Berkeley Fire Department (CA) • Kennewick Fire & Ambulance (WA) • Bethel Fire Department (AK) • Kern County Fire Department (CA) • Blaine County (ID) • Lake Ozark FPD (MO)
• Brattleboro Fire Department (VT) • La Verne Fire Department (CA) • Brea Fire Department (CA) • Lincoln Fire & Rescue (NE) • Brigham City Fire Department (UT) • City of Long Beach (CA) • Fremont Fire Department (CA) • Milwaukee Fire Department (WI) • California Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • City of Napa Fire Department (CA) • California Metro Chiefs Association (CA) • City of Pflugerville (TX) • Carlsbad Fire Department (CA) • Placer LAFCO (CA)
• Carroll County Ambulance District (MO) • San Bernardino County JPA (CA) • Carson City Fire Department (NV) • City of San Diego Fire Department (CA) • Central Jackson County FPD (MO) • Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County (CA) • Santa Clara LAFCO (CA) • Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue (WA) • Santa Cruz County Fire Department (CA) • Central Pierce Fire Protection (WA) • Santa Cruz LAFCO (CA) • Chariton County Ambulance District (MO) • Seattle Fire Department (WA) • Chico Fire Department (CA) • Solano County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • Chula Vista Fire Department (CA) • Sonoma County Fire District (CA) • City of Costa Mesa Fire Department (CA) • Sonoma Valley Fire Department (CA) • Coalinga Fire Department (CA) • Stockton Fire Department (CA) • Contra Costa County FPD (CA) • Sunnyside Fire Department (WA) • Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue (WA) • Tacoma Fire Department (WA) • DeKalb County Fire Rescue (GA) • Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (OR) • City of Downey Fire Department (CA) • Ukiah Valley Fire Authority (CA) • Dixon Fire Department (CA) • Umatilla Fire Department (OR) • Douglas Okanogan County FD 15 (WA) • Utah Fire Chiefs Association (UT) • El Dorado Hills Fire Department (CA) • Vacaville Fire Department (CA) • Fort Myers Fire Department (FL) • Valley Center Fire Protection District (CA) • Eureka Fire Protection District (MO) • Ventura County Fire Department (CA) • Fairfield Fire Department (CA) • Washington Fire Chiefs Association (WA) • Fort Myers Fire Department (FL) • Watsonville Fire Department (CA) • City of Fresno Fire Department (CA) • Webster Fire Department (TX) DEPLOYMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS | CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 5 |
Project Types
The following is a partial list of projects AP Triton has completed. Our team has participated in dozens of studies throughout the United States.
Project Description Organization
• Ambulance Services Optimization Study: Alameda County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • Ambulance Services Optimization Study: Santa Barbara County Fire Department (CA) • Ambulance Services Study: Modesto FD/Stanislaus County OES (CA) • Ambulance Services RFP: Sonoma County Fire District (CA) • Annexation Study (three districts): Contra Costa County FPD (CA) • BLS Ambulance System Valuation: Seattle Fire Department (WA) • Community Risk Assessment/SOC: Coalinga Fire Department (CA) • Community Risk Assessment/SOC: Davidson Fire Department (NC) • Community Risk Assessment/SOC: La Verne Fire Department (CA) • Community Risk Assessment/SOC: Medford Fire Department (OR) • Community Risk Assessment/SOC: San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (CA) • Community Risk Assessment/SOC: Santa Barbara (City) Fire Department (CA) • Community Risk/Service Delivery Analysis: Santee Fire Department (CA • Consolidation Feasibility Study: Elk Creek Fire Protection District (CO) • Cooperative Services Study: Clifton FPD/Grand Junction FD (CO) • Countywide Fire Service Review: Santa Clara LAFCO (CA) • Emergency Operations Plan: Carolina Panthers, Bank of America Stadium • EMS Feasibility & Optimization Study: Webster Fire Department (TX) • EMS Feasibility Study: Brattleboro Fire Department (VT) • EMS Optimization Study: Burbank Fire Department (CA)
• EMS Optimization Study & Transition Plan: Carson City Fire Department (NV) • EMS Strategic Assessment & Analysis: City of Ontario/San Bernardino County (CA) • EMS Sub-Contractor RFP Response: CONFIRE JPA (CA)
• EMS Sub-Contractor RFP Response: Santa Barbara County Fire Department (CA) • EMS Optimization and Feasibility Study: San Diego Fire Department (CA) • EMS System Evaluation: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (NV) • Financial Analysis: Long Beach Fire Department (CA)
• EMS System Valuation: San Luis Obispo Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • EMS Transportation & Optimization Study: Alameda County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • EMS Transportation & Optimization Study: Solano County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) DEPLOYMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS | CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 6 |
Project Description Organization
• Facilities Master Plan: Redmond Fire Department (OR)
• Fire Department Cooperative Services Study: Golden/Fairmount/Pleasant View FDs (CO) • Fire District Consolidation Study: Clackamas Fire District 1 (OR) • Fire Services Analysis: Williston Fire Department (VT) • Fire Services Special Study: Santa Cruz LAFCO (CA)
• Fire Station Location Study: Portland Fire Department (TX) • Fire Station & CRA/SOC Study: Montecito FPD (CA)
• Fire/EMS Assessment: Pflugerville Fire Department (TX) • First Responder Fee Study: Merced Fire Department (CA) • First Responder Fee Study: Napa Fire Department (CA)
• First Responder Fee Study: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (NV) • Long-Range Fire Department Master Plan: Templeton Fire & Emergency Services (CA) • Long-Range Master Plan: Fairfield Fire Department (CA) • Management Audit: Menlo Park Fire Protection District (CA) • Master Plan: American Canyon Fire Protection District (CA) • Master Plan: Orting Valley Fire-Rescue (WA)
• Master Plan: Whitefish Fire Department (MT)
• Master Plan & Community Risk Assessment: Brigham City Fire Department (UT) • Master Plan & CRA-SOC: Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County (CA) • Master Plan & Strategic Plan: Redmond Fire & Rescue (OR) • Organizational & Operational Analysis: City of Napa Fire Department (CA) • Municipal Service Review & SOI Study: Placer LAFCO (CA) • Municipal Service Review & SOI Study: Nevada LAFCO (CA) • Optimization Study: Alameda County Fire Chiefs Association (CA) • Organizational Analysis: Grand Junction Fire Department (CO) • Prevention Fee Study: Suisun City Fire Department (CA) • Regional Ambulance Study: Eastern Placer County JPA (CA) • Staffing Study & Operational Analysis: Derby Fire Department (KS) • Strategic Plan: Aspen Fire Department (CO)
• Strategic Plan: Blaine County Ambulance Service District (ID) • Strategic Plan: Davidson Fire Department (NC)
• Strategic Plan: Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County (CA) • Valuation Study: Pflugerville Fire Department (TX)
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KEY PERSONNEL
Kurt Latipow EFO
Project Manager/Vice President of Operations
Summary of Qualifications
Mr. Latipow has enjoyed 40 years in Public Safety with over 27 years of Public Administration in Fire Chief and Chief Officer positions. He has developed and implemented numerous comprehensive fire and emergency services related plans. Mr. Latipow has facilitated the adoption of those plans via a variety of governing bodies. Mr. Latipow offers extensive experience in developing and implementing emergency, strategic, master plans, and succession plans/management processes as well as developing and implementing Standards of Cover Analysis, Fees for Service Cost Recovery Programs, and ALS Program Development and Implementation for both transport and engine company-based organizations.
Work Experience
• City of Lompoc, CA—Fire Chief
• Washoe County, NV—County Fire Services Coordinator
• City of Ukiah, CA—Fire Chief
• State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services—Deputy Chief, Fire and Rescue Branch • Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District, CA—Fire Chief/Chief Executive Officer • Hesperia Fire Protection District, CA—Fire Chief
• City of Arroyo Grande, CA—Fire Chief/Director of Building and Fire • City of Monterey Park Fire Department, CA—Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal Education
• National Fire Academy–Accredited Executive Fire Officer • California Fire Marshal Training and Education System Publications and Instructor Experience
• IAFC/Volunteer Combination Officers 2017 Symposium in the West—Building Leaders from Within • IAFC and League of California Cities 2016—"The Achilles Heel of Local Government" • California Fire Chiefs 2016—"The Why and How of Succession Planning and Implementation" • League of California Cities 2015—"Contracting for Fire Services; the Trials, Tribulations, Landmines and Political Challenges"
• League of California Cities 2014—"Leading Change in the New Reality" • California Fire Chiefs Association 2012—"Re-engineering Fire Service-Based Service Delivery" • IAFC/ICMA 2012—Success & Sustainability
Professional Affiliations
• California Fire Chiefs Association
• League of California Cities Fire Department—Past President • League of California Cities Public Safety Policy—Past Committee Chair • International Association of Fire Chiefs—Life Member
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John P. Binaski MS, EFO, CFO
Project Manager/Senior Associate
Summary of Qualifications
Chief Binaski began his fire service career in 1990 with the Orange County Fire Department. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the fire service and has served with several departments in California. He retired in 2023 after serving seven years as fire chief. During his career, he secured funding to build two fire stations, significant remodels of three fire stations, and a complete fleet replacement. He has improved the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for several departments. He has served in every position within the fire service from firefighter/paramedic to fire chief.
Chief Binaski’s fire service career includes significant experience and management in the areas of fire prevention, operations, human resources, finance, and fleet. He has presented at several state and national conferences along with severing on many boards for multiple state associations. He has experience in combination and career departments and a demonstrated record of professionalism and a commitment to excellence. He is a peer team leader for accreditation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence and has been through the accreditation process with his agency three times. He brings a long list of education, experience, and technical expertise to AP Triton.
Educational Background
• Master’s Degree in Emergency Service Administration, California State University Long Beach, 2007 • Executive Fire Officer Program, Emmitsburg, MD, 2007
• Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration, Cogswell Polytechnical College, 1996 • Associate of Science in Fire Science, Saddleback Community College, 1991 • Fire Service Executive Development Institute, IAFC, 2016 • Commission on Professional Credentialing, Chief Fire Officer Professional Experience
• Consultant, Fitch and Associates, 2019–2021
• Fire Chief, Clovis, CA
• Division Chief, Tulare, CA
• Fire Marshal, Kingsburg, CA
Relevant Experience
• Legislative Director and Past Northern Director, Cal Chiefs Association President, Central California Fire Chiefs
• Chair, California State Education and Training Committee • Executive Board member and Past President, League of California Cities • Team leader for Commission on Fire International Accreditation Associated Professional Accomplishments
• 2021 California Fire Chief of the Year
• Assisted in the development of the Community Risk Reduction course for the National Fire Academy • Developed and published multiple strategic plans, standards of covers, and annual reports • Recommended and implemented cost recovery strategies, developer impact fees, and budget processes
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Greg Rogers MSML, CFO, FM
Senior Associate
Summary of Qualifications
Greg Rogers has been in the fire service for 28 years, starting as an instructor in 1992 at the Oklahoma State Fire Service Training Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Chief Rogers has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology - Fire Protection and Safety, and his Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership.
He has testified in front of the State Legislator regarding fire service issues. He currently serves as a board member and Vice-Chair of the Fire and Life Safety Section for IAFC.
Chief Rogers is a proven industry leader in developing strategic partnerships for sustainable community outcomes and designing and leading organizational change. He has also assisted 15 local jurisdictions in the state of Washington with developing and implementing CRR programs. He has developed and taught several courses in Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Colorado.
Professional Development & Education
• Master of Science—Management and
Leadership, WGU, WA
• B.S., Engineering Technology—Fire
Protection and Safety, Oklahoma State
University, OK
• Basic Fire Administration and Technology,
OSU, OK
• 350 hours fire service-related education at
the National Emergency Training Center
Professional Experience
• Deputy Fire Chief of Spokane Valley Fire
Department, Washington
• Fire Marshal, South Kitsap Fire, and Rescue,
Washington
• Fire Safety Engineer, North Metro Fire Rescue
Authority, Colorado
• Fire Instructor, Oklahoma State Fire Service
Training Center
• Technical Advisor, Cedar Rapids Fire
Department
• 28 years of diverse experience in fire, code
development, and Community Risk
Reduction
Relevant Experience
• Executive Fire Officer Program
redevelopment workgroup as SME
• Center for Public Safety Excellence—
Commission on Professional Credentialing
• International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire
and Life Safety Section, Chair
• International Fire Code Development
Committee, committee member
• IAFC—Community Risk Reduction Leadership
Conference, Planning Committee Chair
• Washington State Youth Soccer Association,
board member
Project Experience
• La Verne FD—CRA-SOC
• Central County FD, CA—CRA-SOC
• San Bruno FD—CRA-SOC
• San Manteo Consolidated FD—CRA-SOC
• North View FD, UT—Master Plan
• Orting Fire & Rescue—Master Plan
• Fairfield FD—Master Plan
• Redmond Fire & Rescue—Master Plan
• Caroline Panthers Life Safety Plan
• Eugene Springfield FD—Fees and Admin Study
• Rancho Cucamonga FD—Master Plan
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James Long BA
Senior Associate/GIS Analyst
Summary of Qualifications
Mr. Long has almost 40 years of experience in public safety. His career has included firefighting, paramedicine, EMS personnel management, Computer Aided Dispatch System project deployment, data analysis, public safety software sales, communications coordination, project management, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis.
His career has been varied and rich exposing him to many aspects of public safety operations including communications/dispatch, data processing and analysis, logistics including fleet services, facilities, and warehouse operations; as well as managing data through different systems and projects.
Educational Background
• Bachelors in Liberal Arts, Pre-Medicine
Boston University, Boston, MA, 1983
• Paramedic Training Program, University of
Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1985
• Numerous National Incident Management
training courses
• Numerous Environmental Systems Research
Institute (ESRI) training courses
• Fitch and Associates Communications
Center Manager Course (CCM)
• Programming and Project Management
Training (EdX)
Professional Experience
• EMT Paramedic Firefighter
• EMS District Manager
• Computer Aided Dispatch Manager
• Emergency vehicle Repair Service
Corporation Partner.
• Sales Executive, Public Safety Software
• President/Partner J & L Long Consulting LLC
• Communications Coordinator
• Firehouse RMS Database Administrator
• GIS Analyst – Senior GIS Analyst
• Fire Department Facilities Project Manager
Associated Professional Accomplishments
• 2018 Presenter at ESRI Chief Information
Officer Symposium
• 2017 ESRI Achievement in GIS Award
• 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award –
First Watch System
Relevant Experience
• Past President, Arizona Association of Public
Safety Communications Officials (APCO)
• Commission on Fire Accreditation International
(CFAI) accreditation Data Analyst: 2011 & 2016
• BLS CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
instructor (Former)
• Volunteer Board member, Friends of Redington
Pass
Project Experience
• Montecito/Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Station
Location Study
• Coalinga, CA Fire—Community Risk Assessment
• Solano County, CA—Fire Chiefs EMS Study Phase I
• Carson City, NV—Fire Department EMS Study
• Salinas, CA—Fire Master Plan
• Salado, TX—Fire Department Organizational Study
• Riverside, CA—Fire Department EMS Study
• Lake County, CA—Chiefs EMS Study
• Alameda, CA—Community Risk
Assessment/Standard of Cover
• San Ramon Valley FD, CA—Community Risk
Assessment/Standard of Cover
• Santa Maria, CA—Community Risk
Assessment/Standard of Cover
• Stanislaus County/Modesto—Ambulance
Optimization Plan
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Randy Parr, CPA, MPA, CFO, EFO
Senior Associate/Certified Public Accountant
Summary of Qualifications
Chief Parr has over 45 years of experience in the fire service, including 20 years as a chief officer. He has served in four fire departments in Texas and Missouri. The agencies for which he has worked range from a mid-sized Houston area combination fire district serving a population of 100,000 to a small municipal department as they transitioned from a volunteer-based delivery system to a career-based delivery system. He has served the past 16 years as the career Fire Chief for the City of Tomball, a Houston, Texas suburb.
He is a Certified Public Accountant and during his career has served as the chief financial officer of large national and regional real estate developers and as the City of Tomball interim finance officer. Chief Parr's diverse skills have provided regional leadership in inter-agency collaboration, strategic planning, master and financial planning, and organizational evaluation. He has advised policymakers on fire service delivery options, created financial models, and has made presentations to large workshop audiences on such topics as regional collaboration and legislative initiatives.
Educational Background
• Bachelor's in Business, Accounting Major, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN • Master's in Public Administration, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX • Executive Fire Officer Graduate—National Fire Academy • Emergency Management Executive Academy Graduate—Emergency Management Institute • Chief Fire Officer Designee—Center for Public Safety Excellence • Extensive training in leadership, financial management, and planning Professional Experience
• Associate Consultant, Emergency Consulting International (ESCI) (2017–2020) • Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator—City of Tomball, TX (2004–present) • Fire Chief, Cypress Creek Fire Department, Houston, TX (1999–2004) • Controller/Financial Officer, Trammel Crow Residential/Gables Residential Trust (1986–1994) Relevant Experience
• Past President, Board of Directors, IAFC, Southwest Division • Southeast Region Director, Texas Fire Chiefs Association • Facilitator, Northwest Harris County Fire Chiefs Association • Treasurer, Institution of Fire Engineers, USA Branch
• Peer Assessor I, Center for Public Safety Excellence Accreditation Site Team • Board of Directors, Sam Houston State University Alumni Association Associated Professional Accomplishments
• 2009 recipient of IAFC-VCOS John M. Buckman III Leadership Award • Developed UASI grant to equip 90 departments in a three-county area, including the City of Houston, with the same electronic accountability system
• Developed UASI grant to link multiple dispatch centers in Harris and Montgomery counties • Developed UASI grant to hire six full-time firefighter positions for the City of Tomball DEPLOYMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS | CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 12 |
Melissa Vazquez Swank MA, BA
Senior Associate
Summary of Qualifications
Melissa Vazquez Swank possesses over 10 years of experience in project management and administration. She is an expert in administrative functions of project-related assignments, including overall planning, tracking, and documentation of numerous projects from the project proposal (RFP) phase to project closeout.
She plays a crucial role in business by ensuring that all products meet professional thresholds. Melissa works to improve the project’s efficiency by reducing time or product waste. Melissa’s professional experience, keen eye for detail, and training qualify her to provide the highest level of project management and support. She has a passion for accuracy and Director of Project Operations fact-checking that permeates all aspects of her professional tasks.
Experience: 10+ years
Professional Development & Education
• Portland State University MA, Public History/Native American History, 2010–2013 • Portland State University BA, History, 2007–2009
Professional Experience
• Director of Project Operations at AP Triton, November 2022–Present • Professional Services Manager at AP Triton, September 2021–October 2022 • Owner of 3:17 Associates, Principal Consultant, 2021–Present • Quality Assurance & Recruitment Specialist at Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), January 2020–August 2021
• Recruitment Specialist at ESCI, July 2017–January 2020 • Technical Proofer and Quality Assurance Specialist at ESCI, March 2015–January 2020 • Adjunct Research Assistant at Portland State University, December 2015–2018 • Freelance Virtual Assistant, December 2014–Present
• Project Administrator at ESCI, September 2013–June 2014 Executive Recruitment Experience
• Anoka, MN—Fire Chief
• Astoria, OR—Fire Chief
• Charleston, SC—Fire Chief
• City of Pasco, WA—Deputy Fire Chief
• Georgetown, CA—Fire Chief
• La Grande FD, OR—Fire Chief
• Lyons, CO—Fire Chief
• Pierce County, WA—Fire District Secretary
• Skagit County, WA—EMS Director
• South Whidbey Island, WA—Fire Chief
• Spokane Fire District #10, WA—Fire Chief
• West Linn, OR—Police Chief
• Yreka, CA—Fire Chief
Other Project Experience
• Alameda City FD, CA—CRA-SOC
• Central FD (Santa Cruz County, CA)—Master
Plan & Strategic Plan
• Central Pierce FR, WA—Strategic Plan
• McMinnville PD, OR—Strategic Plan
• Napa County FD, CA—Master Plan
• Orange County FR, FL—Strategic Plan
• Pasco FD, WA—Master Plan & Strategic Plan
• Redmond FD, OR—Master & Strategic Plan
• Sandy-Clackamas FDs, OR—Cooperative Efforts
Feasibility Study
• Santa Barbara FD—CRA-SOC
• Santa Clara LAFCO, CA—MSR-SOI Update
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PROJECT APPROACH &
METHODOLOGY
Triton’s Approach to Projects
Triton’s approach to projects represents our complete understanding of your expectations. Our experience in working with fire departments, fire districts, and EMS organizations, as well as other emergency services agencies, includes a wide variety of communities throughout the United States. Key elements of Triton’s methodology include:
• A complete understanding of the project background, goals, and objectives, as well as the complex issues that must be addressed.
• A comprehensive, well-designed, and practical scope of work (SOW) and workplan that enables substantial input from the key stakeholders, leadership, and other relevant individuals.
• Use of state-of-the-art GIS mapping, computer modeling, and data analysis tools, webbased communications technology, and many other sophisticated tools and technologies.
• Triton’s project methodology is augmented by the utilization of web-based and other communication technologies. We will utilize the Dropbox application to create a secure online project site that enables the client and project team members to collaborate and communicate throughout every phase of the project. In addition, Triton utilizes GoToMeeting conferencing software to assist with client communications and various presentations.
• Utilization of experienced subject matter experts (SME) in the fire service, EMS, and other related emergency services disciplines, as well as individuals with expertise in GIS and data analysis.
• Commitment to successfully complete our projects and deliverables within the time requested and in a manner that would meet or exceed expectations. • High-quality printed and bound reports, with contents and recommendations that will easily enable the client, key stakeholders, and community members to understand.
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Best Practices & National Standards
Based on the type of project and study requirements, Triton will refer to and utilize current industry best practices, along with relevant national standards promulgated by a wide variety of associations and organizations that develop consensus standards for the fire service, EMS, communications, and other related services. These may include the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), and other organizations.
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING &
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
AP Triton, LLC (Triton) understands that the City of Redondo Beach desire to retain a qualified and experienced public safety consulting fire to conduct a “Comparative Deployment and Organizational Analysis” of the Redondo Beach Fire Department (RBFD).
The intent is to have the consulting firm provide comprehensive analysis, evaluation, and cost comparisons of deployment options for fire, EMS and Harbor Operations as compared to the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District—also known as the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD).
The following represents the Scope of Work (SOW) prepared by Triton based on the requirements of the City of Redondo Beach’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and more. The various sections and tasks have been developed specifically for this project. Each task is assigned to specific subject matter experts or to the project team.
SECTION ONE—PROJECT INITIATION & DATA ACQUISITION
Task 1-A: Project Initiation & Development of Work Plan Triton will facilitate an online virtual meeting with the City of Redondo Beach and Redondo Beach Fire Department project team and/or liaisons. The purpose will be to develop a complete understanding of the organization’s background, goals, and expectations for the project not identified in the RFQ.
Triton’s Project Manager will develop and refine a proposed work plan that will guide the Project Team. This work plan will be developed identifying:
• Introduction of the project team members from Triton and Redondo Beach • Major tasks to be performed
• Resources to be utilized
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• Methods for evaluating study results
• Any potential constraints or issues related to accomplishing specific tasks • Any other topics or issues necessary
The benefits of this process will be to develop working relationships between the Triton Project Team and client representative, determine communications processes, and identify logistical needs for the project.
Task 1-B: Procurement of Information & Data
Triton will request pertinent information and data from RBFD, LACFD, and any other agencies as necessary. This information is critical and will be used extensively in the various comparisons, analyses, and development of the report. Thoroughly researched and relevant studies will be included during Triton’s review. Information relevant to this project will include at least:
• Past or current relevant RBFD and LACFD studies or research • History of the Redondo Beach Fire Department
• Redondo Beach census and demographics data
• RBFD administrative policies and procedures
• Historical RBFD financial data, including debt information, recurring and non-recurring revenue and expenditures, long-range financial plans, and projections • Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and service delivery practices • Current service delivery objectives and targets
• RBFD fire stations, facilities, and apparatus inventories, including an inventory of special operations and marine equipment
• Current Redondo Beach Fire Department organizational chart • Local collective bargaining agreement(s) with the Redondo Beach Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 2787
• Most recent Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating and review • Automatic and mutual aid agreements
• Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) incident records
• Local Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data
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• Historical records management data, including National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incident data
• Similar information from the Los Angeles County Fire Department for all preceding categories, if available
• Any other documents and records necessary for the successful completion of the project Task 1-C: Stakeholder Input & Field Work
The Triton Project Team will conduct on-site interviews and gather information from key personnel and stakeholders from RBFD and others. Some information may be acquired using electronic forms and/or telephone interviews. Individuals will include, but not be limited to:
• City of Redondo City Manager and other representatives, as necessary • Representative(s) of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of the County of Los Angeles (District)
• RBFD Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, command staff, and administrative support personnel • Human Resources Manager, Finance Director, and clerical staff • Representative(s) of IAFF Local 2787
• Relevant external fire and EMS agencies within the region • Random group of firefighters and officers assigned to emergency operations • Inspectors and other individuals assigned to the Fire Marshal’s Office; including those conducting public education programs
• Redondo Beach Fire Department EMS Medical Director
• Individual(s) responsible for managing e Special Teams (i.e., Rescue Swimmers, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials)
• Representative(s) of the Redondo Beach Communications Center (RBCC) • Any other necessary representatives that may contribute to the success of this project From these interviews and meetings, Triton will obtain additional information and perspective on the operational, economic, and policy issues facing the Redondo Beach Fire Department.
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SECTION TWO—EVALUATION OF CURRENT CONDITIONS
The initial tasks of this study will focus on a baseline assessment of the current organizational conditions of the RBFD, the District, and their current service delivery performance. Triton will conduct an organizational review of the agencies based on the elements included in the following tasks.
The purpose of this evaluation is to assess each fire agency’s operations in comparison to industry standards and best practices, as well as to create a benchmark to measure the best options for future service delivery.
Task 2-A: Organizations Overview
An overview of the Redondo Beach Fire Department, the City of Redondo Beach, the District, and the community will be developed including:
• Service area population and demographics, including a GIS map of the population density of the response zones of RBFD and LACFD
• Brief history, formation, and general description of RBFD and LACFD • Description of the current service delivery infrastructure • Governance and lines of authority
• GIS map of the response areas of RBFD and LACFD
• Organizational structures
• Other relevant organizations and components of the emergency services delivery system Task 2-B: Personnel & Staffing
Triton will review RBFD and LACFD’s staffing levels. Areas to be considered include, but will not be limited to:
• Administration and support staff
• Operational staffing levels
• Staff allocation to various functions and divisions
• Staff scheduling methodologies
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• Comparison of current wages and benefits of career and part-time (if applicable) personnel between the RBFD and LACFD
• Review and comparison of current labor agreements, if applicable • Review and comparison of job descriptions and current ranks at the RBFD and LACFD Task 2-C: Financial Analysis
Triton will review RBFD financial data to include, but not be limited to:
• Current and historical operating budgets
• Current and historical budgets and projected revenue and expenditures for the next three to five years or longer
• Review of capital facilities and apparatus replacement and improvement plans • Ambulance transport fee structure, collection rates, payor mix, revenues, and expenses • Determining the impact of the City’s pension refinancing versus the District’s pension system
• Any other fiscal issues relevant to this project
Task 2-D: Capital Facilities & Equipment
This task will entail a review of current major capital assets (facilities and apparatus). This evaluation will include:
Facilities—Tour and make observations in areas critical of current station location and future station considerations. This will entail a cursory review of each facility and not a detailed, comprehensive engineering analysis. Items to be contained in the report include:
• Design • Code compliance
• Construction • Staff facilities
• Safety • Efficiency
• Future viability
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Apparatus/Ambulances/Vehicles—Review and make recommendations regarding the inventory of apparatus, ambulances, vehicles, and medical equipment. Items to be reviewed include:
• Age, condition, and serviceability
• Capital medical and rescue equipment inventory
• Apparatus and ambulance distribution and deployment
• General overview of Maintenance and Fleet services
Tasks 2-H: Support Programs
Where applicable, Triton will conduct an evaluation of the various support programs at each of the fire agencies, to include but not be limited to:
• Emergency Medical Services
• Harbor Patrol
Evaluation of the existing Harbor Patrol models and operations in King Harbor as compared to Marina del Rey
• Life Safety/Risk Reduction
• Training & Continuing Medical Education
• Special Operations & Technical Rescue
Technical Rescue Team(s) and their various services
Hazardous materials responses
Wildland operations
Any other special operations
• Communications/Dispatch Center
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SECTION THREE—ALL-HAZARDS COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Triton will conduct an all-hazards analysis of the City of Redondo and communities served by RBFD, based on the elements included in the following tasks. The purpose of this evaluation is to initially assess the department’s hazards, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks and the entire coverage area as a whole, in comparison to recognized standards and best practices, to include consideration of benchmarks against which to compare future improvement.
Task 3-A: Description of Communities Served
An overview of the RBFD service area will include:
• Community characteristics, including general location, history, geography, topography, climate, local government type, jurisdictional area, and surrounding jurisdictions • Demographic characteristics
• Physical assets protected
• Transportation networks
• Planning zones or fire management (response) zones
An interpretation of available census and community development data will be provided indicating:
• Population history
• Census-based population and demographic information
• Community planning-based population information
• Transient population and demographic information (to the extent data is available) • Population density
• Community land use regulations
• Occupancy types by land use designation
• Hazardous substances and processes
• Non-structural risk categorization
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Task 3-B: Community Risk Assessment
Triton will conduct a comprehensive analysis of community risks and land use and interpret their impact on emergency services planning and delivery. Land use, zoning classifications, parcel data, ISO fire flow data, economic value, building footprint densities, occupancy data, and demographic information may be used, along with specific target hazard information. This analysis will include, but not be limited to:
• Identification of community risks to include fire, emergency medical services demand, technical rescue, hazardous materials, transportation, and natural hazards • Establishment of an occupancy vulnerability risk profile for buildings in the response area • Population age, density, and daytime population estimates • Impact or consequences (economic, social, historic, cultural, and environmental) • Speed of onset, duration, and effect on district response capabilities Task 3-C: Spatial Visualization of Data & Information
Triton will use local planning/zoning data combined with available GIS data from the RBFD and other sources to evaluate the physical risks of the communities to include:
• Overall geospatial characteristics including political and growth boundaries, construction, and
infrastructure limitations
• Topography including response barriers, elevation
extremes, and open space/interface areas
• Transportation networks including roads, rail lines,
airports, and waterways
• Evaluation of physical assets protected
• Risk assessment methodology
• Risk assessment matrix
• Community-wide hazards, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks—including seismic and wildfire hazards
• Risk analysis of the City of Redondo’s downtown district, strip commercial occupancies, big-box occupancies, high-rise structures, industrial processing, institutional properties, and Wildland Urban Interface zones
CRA Example Map
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• Community safety and remediation programs
• Community fire protection and detection systems
• Community loss and save information
• Risk by response category: fire, EMS, and others
• Risk by planning/demand zone
• Utilize three-axis or bar data visualization to include probability, consequence, and organizational and
community impacts (resiliency)
SECTION FOUR—DEPLOYMENT ANALYSIS
Task 4-A: Service Delivery & Performance
Triton will analyze response times for both Fire and EMS calls under City and District coverage models. This will include a response time analysis of a temporary fire station location in north Redondo Beach and may include determining the optimal locations for a temporary fire stations, identifying response time targets for both fire and EMS calls, evaluating resource allocation, and assessing operational efficiency.
The purpose of this evaluation is to assess RBFD’s operations and performance in comparison to industry standards and best practices, as well as to create benchmarks to compare future deployment strategies and recommendations:
Service Demand Study
• Analysis of service demand by incident type and
time of day
• Temporal analyses of incident responses, including
the impact of commuter traffic
• Data expressed through charts an GIS software
Resource Distribution Study
• Overview of the current facilities and apparatus
deployment strategies analyzed through GIS
software
• Identification of service gaps and redundancies in initial unit arrival Example Earthquake Risk Map
ERF Example Map
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Resource Concentration Study
• Analysis of company and staff distribution as related to effective response force (ERF) assembly
• Analysis of response time performance capability to achieve full ERF Response Reliability Study
• Response reliability by individual apparatus and ambulances • Current workload, including unit hour utilization (UHU) of individual companies and ambulances (to the extent data is complete)
• Analysis of call concurrency and impact on ERF assembly (resource drawdown) • Analysis of call concurrency and impact on resource exhaustion • Queuing analysis to evaluate both reliability and potential wait probability at each fire station
Historical Performance Summary
• Analysis of actual response performance, analyzed by individual components • Impact of mutual and automatic aid systems
• Medic unit (ambulance) response time performance, transport times, and hospital turnaround times
EMS calls dispatched versus patients transported
Other assorted operations-related performance of the medic units • Impact of automatic and mutual aid
• Other analyses necessary to determine operational performance, which will include the location of the current fire stations and potential location for additional stations, if indicated
This portion of the report will include
a summary of the approach and
methods utilized to conduct the
various analyses to determine
conclusions and recommendations.
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Example of a Queuing Analysis
Fire Station No. Day
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Station 52 2 2 0.84 0.33 16% 3%
Station 53 1 1 0.28 0.10 22% 8%
Task 4-B: Population Growth & Service Demand Projections Utilizing available census data, in addition to historical service demand Triton will project:
• An interpretation of available census and community development data will be provided indicating:
Population history
Census-based population growth projections
Community planning-based population growth projections Population growth projections, along with historical and forecast incident rates, will be utilized to develop projections for future service demand.
Task 4-C: Comparative Analysis
Triton will research and provide a comparative analysis of other cities that switched to the District 20–30 years ago and how the move impacted response times and cost over this time.
SECTION FIVE—FINDINGS, STRATEGIES, & RECOMMENDATIONS
Triton will develop and analyze various operational and deployment models for providing emergency services, with the specific intent of identifying those options that can deliver the optimum levels of service by the Redondo Beach Fire Department most cost-effectively and efficiently. Recommendations will be provided identifying the best strategies for service delivery and the impact of initiating such a strategy.
Triton will develop options consistent with the identified recommendations for resource deployment that will improve the RBFD’s level of service towards the identified performance objectives and targets. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to the following:
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Task 5-A: Findings & Observations
Triton will list and describe each of its significant findings and observations and address those as necessary in recommendations.
Task 5-B: Strategies & Recommendations
Utilizing the various comprehensive analyses, findings, and observations, Triton will develop strategies and recommendations. Recommendations will include rationale and supporting data and information. General recommendations will include but not be limited to:
• Recommended potential alternatives of EMS, firefighting, and rescue resource deployment methods to improve service delivery efficiency • Recommend minimum staffing requirements necessary to mitigate emergency incidents safely and effectively
To include personnel requirements based on levels of EMS certifications (i.e., EMT, Paramedic, etc.)
• Future staffing, facilities, and fleet needs recommendations based on MFD’s population growth and service demand projections
Any relocation of an existing fire station or the potential for adding an additional station based on community growth
• Summary of the benefits gained through implementation of the recommendations Recommendations will specifically address—among other issues—at least the following:
• An evaluation of the existing Fire Department deployment model and assess its strengths and weaknesses.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.
• Conduct a scenario analysis by simulating different deployment strategies and evaluating their potential impacts on response time performance, resource utilization, and operational effectiveness.
This may include evaluating the impacts of station closures, relocation of resources, or changes in response protocols.
• Optimal locations for a temporary fire station, identifying response time targets for both fire and EMS calls, evaluating resource allocation, and assessing operational efficiency. • Evaluating existing Harbor Patrol models and operations in King Harbor as compared to Marina del Rey.
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Task 5-C: Financial Impacts
Triton will develop estimated financial impacts of any substantial recommendations as described in the previous tasks.
Task 5-D: Implementation Plan
Dependent on the results of the study’s analysis and recommendations, Triton will develop an implementation plan that outlines the steps, timeline, and resources required to implement the recommended changes to the Fire Department deployment strategy. This may include identifying potential barriers and challenges and developing strategies to address them. • General guidance and key implementation steps
• Interim organizational, administrative, and operational structures and processes • Policy requirements and actions
• Benchmarks to identify completion
• Estimated timelines for completion
SECTION SIX—DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW, & DELIVERY OF REPORT
Task 6-A: Development & Review of the Draft Report
Triton will develop and produce an electronic version of the draft written report for technical review by representatives of the Redondo Beach Fire Department. This feedback is a very important aspect of this project, and Triton will provide adequate opportunities for review and discussion of the draft report before finalization. The report will include:
• Clearly designated recommendations
• Detailed narrative analysis of each report element written and presented in sections with explanatory support to ensure an understanding by all readers • Charts, graphs, GIS maps and analyses, and diagrams, where appropriate Task 6-B: Publication of the Final Report
Following a final technical review and approval by representatives of the City of Redondo Beach and RBFD, Triton will provide an electronic version (PDF format) of the report.
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Task 6-C: Presentation of the Final Report
Triton will conduct a final presentation of the report to representatives of the City of Redondo Beach, RBFD, and any other individuals or groups as requested. The presentation will include:
• A summary of the report, methods of analysis, primary findings, and recommendations • An audio-visual presentation of the study with an opportunity for questions and answers • A review and explanation of charts, graphs, diagrams, and maps, where appropriate All presentation materials, files, graphics, and written material will be provided to the RBFD at the conclusion of the presentation(s).
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ESTIMATED PROJECT TIMELINE
& FEE PROPOSAL
Project Completion Timeline
Triton offers the following project timeline, which is subject to change based upon the mutual agreement of the City of Redondo Beach, RBFD, and AP Triton. The timeline will not begin until Triton has been provided with all information and data necessary for the successful completion of the project. Triton will make every effort to complete the project in less time than anticipated.
Estimated Time to Complete the Project: 5–6 months
Project Section — Month —
1 2 3 4 5 6
Section 1: Project Initiation & Information Acquisition Section 2: Evaluation of Current Conditions
Section 3: All-Hazards Community Risk Assessment
Section 4: Deployment Analysis
Section 5: Findings, Strategies, & Recommendations
Section 6: Development, Review, & Delivery of Report
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Project Fee Proposal
AP Triton, LLC presents the following formal cost proposal for the project outlined in the Scope of Work. The fee is inclusive of expenses:
Project Section Fees & Expenses
Section 1: Project Initiation & Information Acquisition $14,598 Section 2: Evaluation of Current Conditions $13,200
Section 3: All-Hazards Community Risk Assessment $9,000 Section 4: Deployment Analysis $7,200
Section 5: Findings, Strategies, & Recommendations $8,640 Section 6: Development, Review, & Delivery of Report $7,280 Proposed Project Fee (will not exceed): $59,918
Payment Schedule & Invoicing
• 10% payment due upon signing of the contract
• Monthly invoicing thereafter as work progresses until 95% of project has been completed • Final 5% due upon project completion
• Additional hours will be billed at a rate of $190/hour for the Project Manager and $150/hour for consultants plus any additional travel expenses Cost Quotation Information
• The bid quotation is valid for 90 days
• Triton Federal Employer Identification Number: 47-2170685 DEPLOYMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS | CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 31 |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AP Triton is in an excellent position to handle this project, in terms of its financial stability and its capacity. Assets are 168 times our liabilities. Annual revenues continue to grow, as evidenced below.
• 2020—$1,300,000
• 2021—$1,600,000
• 2022—$2,800,000
We are able to provide additional financial information or put you in touch with our accountant to answer any specific questions.
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CLIENT REFERENCES
The following are several references and projects out of the hundreds of projects and studies previously completed by Triton. Additional references can be provided.
Brigham City Fire Department (Utah)
Project Title & Description: Master Plan with Community Risk Assessment The Brigham City Fire Department retained Triton to conduct a long-range master plan in addition to a CRA/SOC. The final report included a substantial number of recommendations developed to include improvements to emergency operations as well as administrative function. Significant recommendations were in the areas of deployment methods, operational and administrative staffing, future fire stations, and much more.
Client Contact: Brandon Thueson, Fire Chief Year: 2022
Client Phone: 435.226.1405 Client E-Mail: [email protected] Project Manager: John Stouffer Status: Completed
Orting Valley Fire & Rescue (Washington)
Project Title & Description: Long-Range Master Plan
OVFR retained AP Triton to conduct a long-range master plan for the district. Triton did a complete analysis of the organization and proposed a variety of short, mid, and long-term strategies for improvement. A primary issue among the elected officials and staff was a desire to merge with a neighboring fire district to ensure long-term sustainability. Triton validated that and made a recommendation for consideration.
Client Contact: Zane Gibson, Fire Chief Year: 2022
Client Phone: 360-893-2221 Client E-Mail: [email protected] Project Manager: John Stouffer Status: Completed
Montecito FPD & Carpinteria-Summerland FPD (California) Project Title & Description: Fire Station Location Study & Community Risk/SOC AP Triton was engaged to develop a comprehensive fire station location study with the intent of determining if a shared facility is feasible. In addition, the study includes a variety of elements that entail community risk assessments and a standards of cover analysis. Once completed Triton will facilitate a Customer-Centered Strategic Plan for each.
Contact Name/Title: MFPD Chief Kevin Taylor/CSFPD Chief Greg Fish Year: 2021 Primary Phone: 805.969.7762/805.566.2450
Client E-Mail: [email protected]/[email protected] Project Manager: Kurt Latipow Status: Completed
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Santee Fire Department (California)
Project Title & Description: Community Risk Assessment & Service Delivery Analysis The Triton Team analyzed the data provided by the Department as well as others to determine the current levels of response performance and levels of community risk. From this analysis, the team identified factors influencing risk and response performance and has identified opportunities for delivery system improvement. The final report established standards for measuring the effectiveness of Department resources, and the deployment of those resources.
Client Contact: Justin Matsushita, Fire Chief Year: 2023 Client Phone: 619-258-4100 Client E-Mail: [email protected] Project Manager: Kurt Latipow Status: Complete
City of Santa Barbara (California)
Project Title & Description: Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department (SBFD) engaged AP Triton to provide a Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Standards of Cover (SOC) Deployment Analysis. The CRA-SOC will include an analysis and recommendations for future improvements of services to the Santa Barbara community and will review automatic aid services and identify benefits from partner agency responses. The evaluation will analyze data based on SBFD’s adopted metrics and nationally recognized guidelines and criteria.
Client Contact: Chris Mailes, Fire Chief Year: 2022
Client Phone: 805.564.4707 Client E-Mail: [email protected] Project Manager: Kurt Latipow Status: Completed
Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County (California) Project Title & Description: Long-Range Master Plan & Customer-Centered Strategic Plan AP Triton was retained to research, write, and produce a Long-Range Master Plan including a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover consistent with Center for Public Safety Excellence’s guidelines. The development of the Long-Range Master Plan was followed by a Customer-Centered Strategic Plan for the District.
Client Contact: Jason Nee, Fire Chief Year: 2022
Client Phone: 831.479.6842 Client E-Mail: [email protected] Project Manager: Kurt Latipow/Kent Greene Status: Completed DEPLOYMENT & ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS | CITY OF REDONDO BEACH 34 |
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
• Exceptional product and process! Very pleased with the experience with AP Triton. The Project Manager and Project Team were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and exceptional to work with. I would like to bring them back for more projects in the future. —Blaine County, Idaho
• It was a pleasure working with your staff. John did a fantastic job as our project manager, and the others are the team were very good to work with. All were knowledgeable and experienced in their fields.
The well-rounded team ensured a complete and accurate report. We hope to work with your team again in the future.
—Brigham City Fire Department, Utah
• The AP Triton team provided well-researched information that I believe will help my Commission make informed decisions. My Commission was pleased with the outcome of the financial analysis and recently contracted AP Triton for a much more comprehensive study.
—Placer LAFCO, California
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CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
& LITIGATION
AP Triton, LLC maintains liability insurance as shown in the following pages. Triton has no past and/or pending litigation or unresolved lawsuits. Since AP Triton utilizes an entirely independent pool of contractors, we are exempt from carrying Workers’ Compensation insurance. Each of our contractors carries their own liability insurance.
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