Mariposa County Fire State of the Fire Department Part II Possible Solutions
State of the Fire Department Part I Identified Four Priority Issues Lack of Volunteer Members Outdated & Unsafe Fire Apparatus Substandard Fire Stations Inadequate Fire Marshal Program
Priority One Recruitment & Retention Specialty Response Categories New Members 12 Results to Date Applications Pending 10 Applications Distributed 85+ Goals Year One Increase 50 Members Year Five Roster to 350 Focus on Recruiting Firefighter Candidates
SAFER Grant Request Recruitment & Retention Four Year Program No Local Match Use For: Advertising & Promotion Response & Training Stipend Community College Scholarships Build Value in Membership
Recruitment & Retention Focus on Firefighter Candidates Establish Resident Firefighter Program Through Regional Training Center Constant Supply 16-to-20 Firefighters Symbiotic Program Benefits: Students Mariposa County Fire Communities Business Community
Priority Two Unsafe Fire Apparatus Current Fire Apparatus Focus on Serviceability Focus on Safety BIT Safety Inspections Pump Certifications Annual Maintenance Create Replacement Schedule ASAP
Fire Apparatus Recommendation Each Fire Station Should Have One Structure Fire Engine One Water Tender One Patrol ISO Requires Two Reserve Engines Grizzlies Program-One Engine
Apparatus Replacement Option One Purchase New Custom Cab Design Most Common ICS Type 1 Most Easily Customized to Local Needs Safely Transports Six Firefighters Most Suitable for Structure Fires Not Suitable for Wildland Fires 25-to-30 Year Life Standardize Fleet Cost--$315,000-to-$425,000 Each
Apparatus Replacement Option Two Purchase New Commercial Cab Design Universal Use-ICS Type 2 Suitable for Structure & Wildland Fires Safely Transports Three Firefighters Short Wheelbase & Narrow Width Standardized Fleet 25-to-30 Year Life Cost--$210,000-to-$275,000 Each
Apparatus Replacement Option Three Purchase Used Post-1991 Manufacture Limited Availability Meets NFPA Guidelines for Age Creates Heinz 57 Fleet Expensive to Maintain Comparatively Expensive Cost From $75,000 to $175,000 Limited Fleet Life Span
Apparatus Replacement Option Four Purchase Used Pre-1991 Manufacture Readily Available Most Older Than 20 Years-Exacerbates Current Liability Exposure Meets No National Standards Perpetuates Current Problem Creates Pancake Breakfast Fleet Inexpensive Cost $8,000-to-$40,000
Apparatus Replacement Recommendation Option 2 Purchase Twelve New Commercial Cab & Chassis Replace Four Hazardous Water Tenders We Need To Start Sometime
Apparatus Replacement Purchase One New Fire Engine Per Year for Twelve Years $238,082 (2007) Purchase One Water Tender Per Year for Four Years $155,055 (2007)
Apparatus Replacement Capital Investment First Four Years--$393,137 (Per Year) Years Five-toTwelve--$238,082 (Per Year) Factor Inflation, Future NFPA Mandates, and Continued Descending Maintenance on Current Fleet Over Twelve Years Total Project Cost--$5,512,880 Average per Year--$459,406
Apparatus Replacement OR Lease-Purchase All Apparatus at Once For $377,615 per Year for Twelve Years Or $323,739 per Year for Fifteen Years
Apparatus Replacement Advantages of Lease/Purchase Lease to Own No Down Payment Necessary Does Not Constitute Debt Annual Payment is Current Expense Low Interest No Balloon Payments
Apparatus Replacement Advantages of Lease/Purchase Standardize Fleet Reduces Maintenance Reduces Response Time Improves Member Morale
Apparatus Replacement Advantages of Lease/Purchase Improves Recruiting Improves Mission Ready Status Less Expensive Saves $135,667 per Year Instantly Relieves Liability
Priority Three Fire Stations One hopes that a firehouse would be in service even if all the other buildings around it were severely damaged. Thor Matteson, SE Roger Stephens Engineering Letter to Fire Chief & Supervisors September 3, 1998
Fire Stations Each Fire Station Should Have: Three Engine Bays (Minimum) ADA Restroom & Shower Facilities Laundry Capability Training Classroom Office Adaptable to Resident Sleeper Program Serve Community for 30+ Years
Fire Stations Current Status Two Meet Current Needs (Minor Work) Two Require Substantial Remodel Eight Must Be Replaced Four Current Location Suitable Four Require New Location
Ponderosa Basin #32
Ponderosa Basin #32 Built 1999 with Three Engine Bays Meets Needs for 30 Years except it is Not Suitable for a Sleeper Program Secure Water Source Hydrants Needs Engineered Retaining Wall Parking Lot Repair
Hunters Valley #36
Hunters Valley #36 Remodeled in 2006 Three Engine Bays Small Training Room/Kitchen Needs Water Storage System Not Suitable for Sleeper Program
Catheys Valley #23
Catheys Valley #23 Built in 1987 Good Location Adequate Lot Size With Immediate Remodel Last 30 Years Estimated Remodel Cost--$75,000 Convertible to Sleep Two Residents
Lushmeadows #29
Lushmeadows #29 Built in 1985 Good Location Adequate Lot Size With Immediate Remodel Last 30 Years Estimated Cost--$70,000 Will Accommodate Sleeper Program
Fish Camp #33
Fish Camp #33 Must Be Rebuilt Project Underway Community Support Potential to Co-locate USFS Must Accommodate Sleeper Program Community has Raised $155,000 Total Cost to County--$70,000 to $370,000 Secure Water Source--Hydrants
Mormon Bar Bridgeport #27/28
Mormon Bar Bridgeport #27/28 Should be Relocated & Rebuilt Planning Underway Community Support Community Donations In Kind Support Should Accommodate Sleeper Program Estimated Cost--$315,000 plus Land Current Location Not Acceptable Needs Water Storage
Midpines #21
Midpines #21 Good Location Must be Rebuilt Potential to Co-locate with USFS Estimated Cost $720,000 Needs Secure Water Storage
Don Pedro #24
Don Pedro #24 Current Station Open Shelter Needs New Location Needs Four Engine Bays Fastest Growing Community Must Accommodate Sleepers Advance Agreement from Developer Estimated Cost--$700,000 plus Land Secure Water Source--Hydrants
Greeley Hill #31
Greeley Hill #31 Must be Rebuilt & Relocated Second Busiest Station Should Accommodate Sleeper Program Estimated Cost--$700,000 plus Land Needs Secure Water Source & Storage
Airport/Mt. Bullion #25
Airport/Mt. Bullion #25 Good Location Needs Two-to-Four Additional Engine Bays Should Accommodate Sleeper Program Consider Future Aircraft Rescue Needs Ideal Location for Training Academy Secure Water Source Estimated Cost--$70,000 to $600,000
Coulterville #26
Coulterville #26 Must be Relocated Needs Four Engine Bays Estimated Cost-$700,000 Secure Water Source--Hydrants
Bootjack #37
Bootjack #37 Must be Relocated Needs Four Engine Bays Busiest Station Should Accommodate Sleeper Program Needs Secure Water Source & Supply Estimated Cost--$750,000
Priority Four Fire Marshal Program Plan Checks Fire & Life Safety Code Developer Assistance & Oversight Fire Pre-Planning State Mandated Inspections Commercial Inspections Coordinate Community Education & Prevention Programs
Fire Marshal Program Immediate Need Review of Fee Schedule Current Fee--$65 per Hour State Fire Marshal--$140 per Hour Recommend--$95 per Hour Self-Supporting Program after First Year Startup Costs-Est. $60,200
Long-Term Funding Requirements Equivalent of 5% of General Fund For Fifteen Years
Potential Funding Sources Parcel Assessment Sales Tax Transient Occupancy Tax Tobacco Settlement Proposition 172 Funds General Fund Impact Fees Other Sources??
State of the Fire Department Questions? Comments? Solutions? We Must Start Planning Now