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Page 16 <br />Conclusion <br />The point of this study is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Tukwila Fire <br />Department station locations and deployment and identify directions that will enable it to <br />improve, not only in customer service, but also as a growing, learning community of <br />firefighters dedicated to the safety of the city and its citizens. Both the FACETS team <br />and TFD command staff recognize that improvement is a continuous process. As goals <br />are achieved, new ones are established and managed through the strategic planning <br />process. As the community grows and changes and as technology evolves in ways that <br />impact fire risk, such as new forms of energy for vehicles and buildings, there will <br />always be something new to prepare for. <br />The FACETS team found the City of Tukwila and TFD to be a progressive organization <br />open to positive change. The Mayor, elected officials and the City Administrator are <br />extremely supportive of the TFD and committed to the public safety of Tukwila residents <br />and visitors. <br />The observations of the FACETS team, both staff and facilities and of the relevant <br />documents, lead to the conclusion that TFD provides excellent value in services but is <br />facing increased growth resulting in additional demand for services. The City can meet <br />the challenges related to the increased demand for services through appropriate <br />locations for fire stations related to equitable response times and effective firefighting <br />forces to mitigate all -hazards incidents citywide. <br />25 <br />