Measure H
Implementation
Public Safety Subcommittee
July 22, 2025
Fire Chief Scott Westrope
Background:
• Measure H passed by voters on March 5, 2024
• City of Santa Rosa receives 14.4% in direct funding
• REDCOM fees, Countywide technology and training fees indirectly • Received two payouts to date, on pace as predicted
• Approved financial plan provides for:
• One additional engine company
• 3 person staffed, 24/7 service to southeast Santa Rosa (9 FTE) • One new fire station in southeast Santa Rosa – Station 9 • Two additional vegetation management inspectors’ (2 FTE) • One additional on-duty Battalion Chief (3 FTE)
• Two person staffed, 24/7 Heavy Rescue (6 FTE)
• Administrative support of tax implementation and maintenance Leaders Intent:
• Remain within the established financial plan and with long term fiduciary responsibility/sustainability.
• Balance the need for additional resources with what is reasonable and rational to the organization’s capabilities.
• Protect the current workforce and provide stability with forecasted general fund reductions for the next fiscal year.
Implementation Timeline:
• Fire Inspectors – Immediate
• Engine 9 – In-Service October 6, 2025
• Battalion 2 – In-Service October 6, 2025
• Rescue 1 – In-Service July 1, 2026
*Timelines subject to change*
Summary:
• Immediately develop Rescue working group and assign tasks • Immediately identify location for temporary Engine 9
• Fire Inspectors – In-Service as soon as feasible
• Engine 9 and Battalion 2 – In-Service October 6, 2025 • Rescue 1 – In-Service July 1, 2026
• Station 1 to accommodate Engine 9 temporarily
• Station 5 to accommodate Battalion 2
*Timelines subject to change*
Questions or Comments?