FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Fire Chief Bradley J. Dandridge
SUBJECT: Receive a Presentation of the Santa Maria Fire Department Long- Range Master Plan
Description:
City Council will receive a presentation of the Fire Department Master Plan.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
BACKGROUND:
In May 2019, the Santa Maria Fire Department contracted with Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI) to complete a Standards of Cover Study (SOC). The SOC is used to assist the Department in ensuring a safe and effective response for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialty response situations. In August 2021, ESCI developed a Strategic Plan. The multi -year plan c onsists of five strategic initiatives that include enhancing the organization’s ability to meet its mission , building community risk reduction capabilities, refining its training program, improving professional development, and initiating succession planning. The final phase of the project is the development of the Long-Range Master Plan conducted by AP Triton, Inc.
DISCUSSION:
The Master Plan includes an overview of the community and agency; community risk assessment; critical task analysis; and agency service level objectives. The plan includes statistical data, current industry standards, and input from stakeholders to determine the needs of the Fire Department and community. It will provide a historical performance analysis and recommendations f or the future. These recommendations will assist in the development of services, programs, and budgetary needs.
Fiscal Considerations
The Long-Range Master Plan will be used as a guide to improve services to the community while considering the available fiscal resources.
Impact to the Community
The Master Plan provides an assessment of the community and Fire Department’s needs which will assist the Fire Department in improving services.
ATTACHMENTS
2 Attachment A - Santa Maria Fire Department Long-Range Master Plan