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RiversideCA.govSafety, Wellness, and Youth CommitteeApril 15, 2026Riverside Fire Department Master Plan Phase 1 ImplementationFire Department RiversideCA.gov/Fire2
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Finalized and presented to City Council on January 13, 2026AP TRITON MASTER PLAN 4/3/2026
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KEY FINDINGS FROM MASTER PLAN STUDY
Response Times are Longer Than Accepted Performance TargetsService Demand Is Growing Faster Than CapacityHigh Call Concurrency Creates System OverloadCurrent Staffing Levels Are Insufficient to Meet Service DemandFire Station Infrastructure Must Expand and Modernize RiversideCA.gov/Fire4
STUDY RESULTS – RIGHT SIZING STAFFINGPhase 1: Correct Current Response Deficit (Immediate Need)Phase 2: Maintain Response Performance as the City Grows (Sustained Growth)Projected Response TimeStaffing IncreaseFirefightersRatio(per 1,000)PopulationYear6:00+843090.95325,0002026Projected Response TimeIncremental Staffing IncreaseFirefightersRatio(per 1,000)EstimatedPopulationYear6:00+193280.95345,50020306:00+203480.95366,00020356:00+193670.95386,5002040Current Staffing LevelsCurrent Response TimeFirefightersRatio(per 1,000)PopulationYear7:182250.69325,0002025 4/3/2026
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PHASE 1 Stations Requiring Remodel or RelocationStation 4 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unitStation 8 – Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unitStation 10 - Rebuild / Relocate due to facility condition / locationStation 12 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unitNew Stations RequiredStation 15 – New Station in Ward 4Station 16 – New Station in Ward 1Equipment Required7 additional Engines, Trucks, or SquadsPhase 1 corrects existing infrastructure and equipment shortfalls, allowing the City to deploy added staffing, reduce overload conditions, and improve response times immediately.Phase 1 (2026): Correct Current Response Deficit and Support Added Units (Immediate Need) RiversideCA.gov/Fire6
NeedsStationYearPhase 2 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unit72028Renovate2Phase 2 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unit92031Renovate3Phase 2 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unit112034Renovate5Phase 2 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unit62037Renovate13Phase 2 - Rebuild / Relocate to accommodate additional unit142040Renovate1PHASE 2Phase 2: Maintain our Response Capability (Sustained Growth) 4/3/2026
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INFRASTRUCTUREPHASE 1 - 2026 / 2027•Three additional squad companies expand system capacity•Phase 1 is projected to reduce system-wide call concurrency by approximately 10,000 incidents per year.•All squad apparatus and equipment are already owned by the departmentPERSONNEL•Fire Station 4 & 8 will require one room to be constructed to accommodate the additional staffing. Tough Sheds to be purchased to move all equipment that currently occupies the new room space.•Coordinate with City of Riverside Real Property Services and identify of parcels and locations for Fire Stations 10, 15, & 16.•Fire Department and General Services to identify a vendor to develop Fire Station plans.2 Station Modifications – Station 4,8Station 10, 15, & 16 Fire Station Projects3 Squads Activated – Squads 4,8,124 Person Engines30 FTE Added RiversideCA.gov/Fire8
PHASE 1 - 2027 / 2028•Improved response times and coverage in Ward 4•Reduced call concurrency and unit saturation•Better battalion-level supervision and incident command•Immediate system capacity gains aligned with AP Triton SOC findingsPERSONNELEngine 15 Placed in ServiceThird Battalion Added15 FTE AddedINFRASTRUCTURE•Improved response times and coverage in Ward 4•Purchase mobile units and temporary apparatus bay fire station and personnel•Better battalion-level supervision and incident command•Immediate system capacity gains aligned with AP Triton SOC findingsStation 15 Temporary Station – Ward 4Station 15 Construction PlanningThird Battalion Added 4/3/2026
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PHASE 1 – 2028 / 2029•Improved response times and coverage in Ward 1•Reduced call concurrency and unit saturation•Immediate system capacity gains aligned with AP Triton SOC findingsPERSONNELEngine 16 Placed in Service12 FTE AddedINFRASTRUCTURE•Improved response times and coverage in Ward 4•Purchase mobile units and temporary apparatus bay fire station and personnel•Immediate system capacity gains aligned with AP Triton SOC findingsStation 15 Temporary Station – Ward 4Station 15 Construction Planning RiversideCA.gov/Fire10
TEMPORARY FIRE STATION
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PHASE 1- SUMMARYConsistent with AP Triton’s concurrency modeling, the addition of seven new frontline units provides capacity to absorb approximately 15,000 to 17,000 calls annually, directly reducing unit saturation and improving system availability.IMPACTFacilities3 Renovated / 1 Replaced / 2 New Stations 16 Total Stations27 Units in Service Daily309 Total PersonnelFleet7 New Front Line UnitsStaffing84 New Firefighters RiversideCA.gov/Fire12
$19.2M$29.9M$117.1M2040FUNDING STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERFORMANCE$8.7M$17.4M$65M2025$65MGeneral Fund Budget$8.7MCapital Debt Service$17.4MNew Personnel$79.1MGeneral Fund Budget$10.8MCapital Debt Service$19.9MNew Personnel$96.2MGeneral Fund Budget$15.0MCapital Debt Service$24.9MNew Personnel$117.1MGeneral Fund Budget$19.2MCapital Debt Service$29.9MNew PersonnelPHASE 1PHASE 2$15M$24.9M$96.2M2035$10.8M$19.9M$79.1M2030Total Capital Investment - $293.4M 4/3/2026
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RECOMMENDATIONSThat the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee1. Receive and provide input on the Fire Department’s Master Plan Phase 1 implementation.