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Cooperative Services Report Feedback
Meeting Date: September 14, 2009 Agenda Item Number: 3
Contact: Chief Dennis Murphy, Chief Randy Groves
ISSUE STATEMENT
The cities of Eugene and Springfield participated in a joint consultant study to determine the feasibility of
various types of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) cooperative services up to, and including,
merger. Staff is seeking feedback from the councils on the Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI)
report, and recommended options.
DISCUSSION
Eugene Fire & EMS, and Springfield Fire & Life Safety, have invested in several joint programs which have
proved mutually beneficial. The latest success, known as the Three Battalion System, has resulted in improved
effectiveness for both agencies. In March of 2009, ESCI was hired to determine the feasibility of a range of
cooperative service opportunities from collaboration and consolidation through full integration (merger).
The study results were presented to the joint City Councils of Eugene and Springfield on July 21, 2009. The
councils have been given time to review the consultant’s report and potential opportunities to improve
efficiency and effectiveness in Fire and EMS services.
Staff is seeking feedback from the councils on the recommended options put forth in the study.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Consultant’s Executive Summary of Report
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Chief Dennis Murphy
Telephone: 726-2292
Staff E-Mail: dmurphy@ci.springfield.or.us
Staff Contact: Jana Sorenson
Telephone: 744-4150
Staff E-Mail: jsorenson@ci.springfield.or.us
Staff Contact: Chief Randy Groves
Telephone: 682-7100
Staff E-Mail: randy.b.groves@ci.eugene.or.us
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