Item 2: Functional Consolidation of Fire Departments

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ATTACHMENT C Fire Reporting Quality Assurance: Eugene Fire Administration:All incident reports are reviewed by fire department administrative clerical support at Fire Administration Offices for completeness; reports are then forwarded to state agencies. Statistical compilation and analysis performed as needed. Springfield FMO: Fire incident reports are completed by reporting officer and undergo quality assurance review and after action follow-up; reports are then forwarded to State. Statistical analysis performed by individual divisions. Exemption Status: Both cities are currently considered partially exempt under ORS 476-030(3) and OAR 837-039. This means each city has received authorization from the State Fire Marshal to administer specified fire prevention programs within its legally established political boundary. The advantage of exemption to each jurisdiction is establishment of local control over all prevention activities, especially those related to development and construction, with the exception of certain programs retained by the State Fire Marshal such as licensing of propane technicians and bulk plants, and other programs that are suitable for statewide enforcement. Plan Review: Construction Plan Review Activities:FMO active participation in the construction process is acknowledged by both City Building Officials as a desirable practice and is covered under the provisions of ORS 455 (Building Codes). Eugene FMOprovides plan review services to the Eugene Building and Permit Services. Funds for FMO Staffing for this function are provided by Building and Permit Division Funds. Springfield FMO provides Fire System and Life Safety plan review services to Springfield Development Services Division Building Safety Division. Funding for FMO staffing is from General Fund and revenue from FMO construction permit fees. Planning /Land use activities for new development: Both Fire Marshals’ offices provide input during the land use planning process for new development in the form of comments concerning Fire Department access and firefighting water supply as permitted by Oregon Revised Statutes in the Development Review process. Eugene Office of the Chief: Provides long-range planning information to policy makers concerning city growth and service delivery capability. Springfield FMO: Participates in all city planning activities including providing comment concerning Metro Plan requirements for annexations, consultation and input into refinement plans, planning and locating fire stations to match growth, performs analysis on fire department standards of cover and service delivery modeling. Fire Investigation: An essential function of all fire departments and by ORS 476.210(2), fire investigation is required to be performed by the FMO. 8 ATTACHMENT 3