City Council Work Session for Fire Items on Regular Agenda - 5-28-24
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Aerial fire apparatus proposal
ISO (Insurance Service Office) fire department rating analysis
Fire apparatus procurement costs and potential bonding
Mutual aid agreements and response time metrics
Fire station training facility site selection
Long-term fire station location and coverage strategy
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Dayton evaluating a $2.5M aerial ladder truck purchase to replace reliance on neighboring mutual aid.
- Concerns raised over current fire department ISO rating and the need for a dedicated training facility.
- City officials debating the optimal location for a new fire station to reduce response times to 8 minutes.
- Discussions regarding the impact of new apartment buildings on fire department equipment requirements.
Notable Quotes (2)
The likelihood of on a structure fire being used it's going to be used quite a bit.
Aerial apparatus proposalDiscussing the aerial truck.
If we can get anywhere within the city in about 8 minutes as we're in the station I think that meets the need of the community.
Response time strategyDiscussing response time goals.
People (2)
Gary HendersonFire ChiefLeading fire department planning and explaining ISO ratings and equipment needs.
1 quote
Leading fire department planning and explaining ISO ratings and equipment needs.
“The likelihood of on a structure fire being used it's going to be used quite a bit.”
Discussing the expected utilization of the new aerial ladder truck.
Amy LuckStaff/ConsultantPreviously presented on Community Risk Reduction strategies.
Previously presented on Community Risk Reduction strategies.
Places Mentioned
Dayton River RoadCubes buildingGraco facilityStation 3 (Future)Station 1 (Existing)Fernbrook117th Avenue
Events & Meetings (1)
- Work session, May 28th