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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Oro Valley Fire Advisory Committee - 3/15/1999 . � �� 't% � ;-- _, � � � �� MIl�TUTES O� TIIE - � � ;�,:� ; �� ORO VALLEY FI�ADVIS�RY COlVIMITTEE � � �� `��` 1l�arch 15, 1999 � � � � � � � � � ORO VALLEY 7C0�'VN COITNCIL CHAMBERS � � � � � 11,0001�T. LA (;A1�TADA DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.me ROLL CALL PRESENT: Jan Kvancz9 Chair � Ron Koslovvski, �Iice-Cha�r � Fred McCulloch, IVle�nber . Paul Parisfl,Tovvn Co�c�l L,iaison STAFF PRESENT o Chuck Sv�eet9 �ov�r�1Vlanager V�erner V�Tolff, Chief of Police Linda Hersha9 Adrninistration Secretar�r OTHERS PRESENT e Paul Loomis9li�ayor Fran LaSala9 Co�c�l Il�Iernber Chief Johri F�rik, Golder Ranch�ire Department . Patrick Abel,Ass�stan�Fire Chief Golder Ranch Fire Department Chris Pendleton, District Chief Rural/Metro Fire Department � Bruce Caldvvell, Vice 1'resident of ESCG �--- . . Joe Parrot,Associate of ESCG . � ,_--_-- MINUTES � �� A MOTION was made by Member Fred�McCulloch and seconded by Ron Koslowski to � approve the minutes of January 26, 1�999. The motion carried 3-0. � � � � EMERGENCY SERVICES CONSULTII�TG�GROUP (ESCG) DISCUSSION OF � � � � CUSTOMER CENTERED STRATE�GIES WITH THE OR4 VALLEY CITIZEN � FOCUS GROUP AND FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS WITH � RESPECT TO THE DEVELOPMENT�OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR�FIRE�AND � � � �� MERGENCY MEDICAL SER�ICES. � � � � � � � � Jan Kvancz, Chair, welcomed the volunteers�for the Focus Group Committee. She stated that the �� Com�nittee hoped that�this would be a good cross-section of citizens that would be representing� � � � the Town, and proceeded��to announce the names of the volunteers. (John Bollato, Ray Carl, � � � Doug Noll, Richard O'Sullivan, John Barbee, James Bavvulski, Bob Iannarino, Gordon Roberts, � � � Bob Bernal,Mary Ann Schumaker,Army Curtis, Bill Copeland, T�ed Rutledge, Sandra Larson,� �� Don Cox, Brenda Smoyer, Ben Baker, Betty Laxosn, Matt�Shobert, J�im Schuette, Doug Fyfe, � � � � Gordon Gunwell, James Quintin,Andrea Cooke�,Floyd Eberhard, Charles Hulsey, Tom � � �� Peterson, Dave Ingraham, Catherine Shouse.) � � � � � � ; �� ; v. March 15th, 1999 MINUTES,FI�1�I�`IISOIZY COMMITTEE Chair Kvancz introduced Bruce Caldwell, Vice President of Emergency Services Consulting � C�roup (ESCG). She stated that Mr. Caldv�ell would update the group on issues that have trans�ired over the past year,the town's present cond�t�on a.nd future expectations. Bruce Caldwell, Vice President of ESCG�ave an over�iew of the company's history, functions and services. He explained that ESCG has been selected to do a surve�and to audit some of the issues regarding the fire service and fire servic��eliverye I�e stated that as a result,the town , needed to look at developing some standards for the to�'s fire services. Mr. Caldv�rell presented a Customer Centered Strate�ic Plan Outline and the responses that were submitted by Rural/Metro Fire Department and Golder�Zanch F�re I�epartment. Mission Statement Mr. Caldwell explained that the focus is to develop a IVlission Statement of which Rural/Metro ; Fire Department and Golder Ranch Fire I�epartrnent could agree upon. He said that both agencies were present to answer any questionsa IV�rs Ca�dwell proceeded to read a joint mission statement submitted by the both departrnents. - "Our j oint mission as emergency se�ice professionals is to be dedicated to the pr�tection of life and property through cooperative effectse99 Mr. Caldwell stated that this vvas an adrnirable rr�gssion and that this statement reflects what their future_intentions are and how the departments will work together. Vision Statement Mr. Caldwell explained that, after the mission statement,they needed to develop a Vision Statement and read the following excerpts that were submitted by the fire departments. • To be responsive to_the community • An organization that is continually pursuing excellence • A peaceful co-existence and interdepartmental trust and cooperation Guidin Princi�les , , Mr. Caldwell stated that these principles were extremely important because they reflect how we conduct our lives. He then proceeded to read some�of the principles submitted by the agencies. They plan to: • be pr�-active and prepared • be innovative and creative • have open communication � partner With the community and other o��anizations � • build community trust, team work and honesty • community respect � • meet or exceed national standards , � • to remain flexible, innovative and progressive as the community changes _ SWOT Analysis— ,Stren�ths,Weaknesses, O��ortunities, Thr.eats) . Mr. Caldwell explained that by mixing up the �roup, different ideas would be generated. , __ , 2 - � � � March 15th, 1999 . MINUTES,FIR�AI��IISOIZY COIVIMITTEE - - , Service Identification �, , 1VIr. Cald�vell informed the group that ESCC�had rec�uested that Rural\Metro and Golder l�anch Y submit a list of the services they provided and they vvere as follovvs: • Fire Suppression � • Emergency Medical Services • Fire 1'revention . • Hazardous Materials • Special Rescue • Public Programs � • Emergency _ 1VIr. Caldwell distributed the list to the focus group to review and to prioritize the services. He . explained that under the Emergency Medical Service there were sub-groups and was open for � questions. . � � . Chris Pendleton, District Chief for Rural/l�Ietro 1Fire I)epartment stated that emergency medical services in the community are usually driven by f�rst out engines, and are backed-up by ambulances. He said that the engine comp��es couYd have, either, adv�ance life support capabilities or basic life support capabilities. _ Fire Prevention Mr. Caldwell proceeded to read some of the services provided by the fire departments. • Serves as a code enforcer, which is the enforcernent of the fire codes � - • Building plan permits reviews � ___ • Fire investigations • �Business inspections Hazardous Materials Mr. Caldwell informed the group that the law mandates the fire services to handle certain hazardous material. He stated that there are advance a.nd technical services provided. Chief John Fink, Golder Ranch Fire Chief, explained that there were different levels of � hazardous material response. He stated that these responses could be classified as a Class A � level or Class B level and that there were several levels of training. • Awareness which requires and S hour class • Response level which requires a 24 hour class - • Technicallevel _ � Specialist level � Public Pro rams � Mr. Caldwell gave an overview of some of the public educational programs that the fire , departments provide. • Blood pressure checks • Lock outs • Babysitting classes � • Water removal � �� 3 �� . i ;<<" � . � March 15th, 1999 1VIII�TUT'ES,FI�AI��IISOIZY COMI\/IITTEE � . � � � � � � . � • Welfare and in�alid checks � � � � � � �� >� • Bike safety � � �� . � � , • National Safety Council First Aid CYasses � . � � �� . � • Desert pest renloval • CPR � • Kid toy programs • Explorer post • Events standby � . � • Fire e�tinguisher classes Emer�_enc�Preparedness 1VIr. Caldvvell explained that this pertains to all hazards (floods, earthquakes,volcanoes, and water shortages) and that the cominunit� should be prepared for these types of emergencies.. Mr. Caldwell stated that the function of th�s group will be to give these agencies an opportunity � to work collectively on standards that the to�will except. He added this�vould give both � departments an opportunity to work together for the �ood of the community. � Vice Mayor Parisi reiterated the purpose for this �roup�s to have citizen participation for the decisions made regarding the Fire 1'rotectior�1'rograxn. �-Ie explained that the Council Members � do not want to make this decision without the community behind them 100%percent. , Ron Koslowski agreed and stated that this group's focus was about what the people want as a � , , , ___ community. � Mr. Caldwell distributed a Strategic Plan—Custonier Input Questionnaire and a Prioritization of Services work sheets. He explained that this is going to give the group the opportunity to list priority expectations and concerns that the group may have regarding the town's fire service. He - stated that this information would be given to both fre services for review. Chuck Sweet, Town Manager, explained that this aneeting would be the first of four(4) workshops conducted by ESCG. He stated vvhen all the information has been gathered, a complete report Will be,submitted to the Council and`a date will be set for a public heaxing. He added that the Focus Group and�the citizens at lar�e vvould be invited to attend. � Joe Parrott, Associate of ESCG, reviewed the questionnaires regaxding the services and . proceeded to read from the list submitted by the group ranking the services. #1 Fire Suppression #2 Emergency Medical Services , � #3 Fire Prevention #4 Hazardous Materials #5 Emergency Preparedness � #6 Special Rescue #7 Public Programs � . ; ��._ �� . 4 , . � � � March 1 Sth, 1999 MINUTES,�I�AD�IgSORY COMIVIIT'TEE ,- Mr. Caldwell explained that the next vvork sheet was�o prioritize the expectations and these were �� sotne of the priorities subrnitted frorn the �roupe - • Response time • Staff level • Reliable equipment • Training fire fighters • I'erformance criteria • Community wide tax base • Cost • EMS —ambulance/paramedic sexvices • Code enforcement • ISO strategies or considerations • Mutual aid agreements or automatic aid agreement� • Standards • Public education • Communication—dispatcher/911 � Secondary response time • Specific types of equipment • Inspections � The group reviewed their concerns and they were as follows: • Training ., ; • Response time � � ~� • EMS • Staffing level • Equiprrient • Responsiveness • 1Vlutual agreement from other community • Competency • Code issues • 911 issues • Lack of cooperation between the department • Cost • Accountability The group listed positive feedback or strengthss • Public education • Great on reptile removal • 1'erceived as being a part of the comnlunity Mr. Caldwell inquired if the group had ax�y additional comments. • The Council may have a political decision in choosing one over the other. • It was suggested that the Town of Oro Valley have its own fire district and that it should ,, �� , exceed national recommendations for enforcement, inspections, etc. ----- 5 _� s' March 15th, 1999 IVII1vLJTES,FI�ADV�SORY COMMIT'TEE �VIr. Caldwell announced that the next meetin vvould be held on A ril 12th but will confirn�this � p � date vvith�/Ire Sweete Chair Kvancz thanked the group for attending ar�d�articipating and stressed the importance of their input for the benefit of the town. � ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Con�ittee,the meeting vvas adj ourned at 9 e 3 Sp.m. Respectfully submi�ted9 .f, ,� a a a , e �� N �J �f�f r* �� Z L�nda Hersha, Admir�istrative Secretary ' -- 6