Item C: Enhancing Metro Area Fire and Emergency Medical Services

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a call. This keeps resources strategically at stations throughout the area. It is a web of coverage where resources are spun-out as needed to fill the holes created by call-outs. Both will be using a common set of Standard Operating Procedures, Incident Command System ? including standardized tactical work sheets and deployment protocols, system for tracking staff working in hazardous environments, station and equipment numbering and terminology. 3-Battalion responders have been training together and conducting joint exercises to increase their ? familiarity with each other and to enhance their ability to work together on-scene when needed. There will also be greater familiarity with each battalion’s territory, buildings and infrastructure. Results: 3-Battalion Maximizes scarce fire, rescue and emergency medical resources with the only cost being the ? renumbering of two stations in each jurisdiction and their respective equipment. Increases the depth of resources for both communities, over and above what one community ? operating alone would be capable of deploying for an immediate incident and for having on hand for subsequent emergency calls. Provides better coverage of calls throughout Eugene and Springfield. ? Potentially saves lives; on-time deployment of the closest resources leads to more optimal outcomes ? for residents’ health and property. Helps meet needs presented by larger incidents in either community through gains in ‘surge’ ? capacity. More emergency responders can be placed on the scene of high-life hazard and high-risk calls. ? Promotes greater familiarity and improved working relationships between emergency responders. ? 3-Battalion is a balanced system, where resources are maintained within each community, yet strategically structured, coordinated, and deployed to improve emergency outcomes for residents and visitors to either city. RELATED CITY POLICIES The 3-Battalion concept is consistent with the City of Eugene policies and direction outlined in the following: Eugene City Council’s Vision and Values Safe Community: A community where people feel safe, valued, and welcome. ? Effective Accountable Municipal Government: A government that works openly, collaboratively, ? and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes. Fair, Stable and Adequate Financial Resources: A government whose ongoing financial resources ? are based on a fair and equitable system of revenues and are adequate to maintain and deliver municipal services.” In addition, the 3-Battalion concept is consistent with the City of Eugene Fire & EMS Department’s policies and direction outlined in the following: City of Eugene Fire & EMS Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) SOP 1-1-1.03: Department Vision Statement: To enhance the quality of life for everyone in our ? service area by embracing their interests, needs and concerns for a safe and healthy community. SOP 1-1-1.04: Department Mission Statement: To serve our community by protecting and ? preserving life, property, and the environment through prevention, education, medical, rescue and fire suppression services. SOP 1-1-1.05.5: Develop and maintain collaborative strategic partnerships. ? L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625C.DOC