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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2026-01-26 Item 4A - Powerpoint - Puget Sound Fire: 2026 Fire Benefit Charge & Operations UpdatePUGET SOUND REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY Professionally and compassion Mission Statement Professionally and Compassionately Helping People Vision Statement Cultivating an Environment of Excellence, Respect, and Fun Values Serve with Integrity Lead by Example Be Resilient Take Care of Each Other Fire Facts - 2025 Puget Sound Fire serves five cities and two Fire Districts (Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac, Tukwila and Fire Districts #37 and #43) 269,367 population, $67B AV across 120 square miles 500+ employees, 70 Operations minimum 17 Stations, 44,400 calls for service in 2025 Fire Facts - 2025 30,000 EMS Calls 1,800 Fire Calls 204 Structure Fires Busiest Unit — A371 with 4,300 Calls for Service Busiest Engine — E373 with 2,317 Calls for Service Fire Facts - 2025 Internationally Accredited, CPSE Stable -Funding Model Via Tax Levy and Fire Benefit Charge All -Hazard Service Provider Tukwiei PSF 'S4 �. i?SO W47, fart Of J� �M PSF Des h4nrne Federal Way Annexed Fire Stations - Kent: 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 Annexed Fire Stations - District #37: 77, 78 Annexed Fire Stations - Tukwila: 51, 52, 53, 54 Contract Fire Stations - SeaTac: 45, 46/47 Contract Fire Stations - District #43: 80, 81, 83 Auburn PSF 74 (HQ) IIIIIIII1v U . ,PSF 72' PSF78, rr' ••ti;�E©vingt©n PSF"7-5 �wV 000000,111, Maple Service Area Command Staff Organizational Chart Updated: 01/13/2026 Norm Golden .Assistant Chief Res pon se Services Sean Penwell Assistant Chief Business, ServiCeS, Mark Jores Fire Chief Natalie Winecka Human Resource Director Vacant Lobbyist Governmental Relations Jessica Extine Executive Assistant Vatarit. e ikttistarlt il0000000000rloorlr11111111111111111111111111 Fire Chiefs Principles of Service Principle One: Public Trust Public trust is the currency of our profession. It is earned daily through behavior, the quality of service, and the way we treat people. We are transparent, ethical, and accountable to our behavior and actions. Principle Two: Training Training is not optional. It is the foundation of our safety and our confidence. We owe it to each other, our families, and our community to be ready to go to work. Fire Chiefs Principles of Service Principle Three: Labor -Management Partnership Our success depends on the collaboration between labor and management. The checks and balances of a strong labor partnership make us a better organization. Principle Four: Organizational Health and Wellness Our people are our greatest strength, and our health and wellness must always be a top priority. When our people thrive, our organization thrives. Taking care of each other isn't just one of our values, it is a strategic priority and ensures our resilience. Fire Chiefs Leadership Style Servant Leadership • Lead by example and model the behavior we expect of others. • Assume positive intent. • Mentor, develop, and empower others to reach their potential. • Build a culture that values collaboration over control and inspiration over intimidation. 2026 Key Focus Areas Recruiting • Need 60-70 people in the next 3-4 years • Establish new pipelines for recruit firefighters • Existing process - NTN and CPAT • UAF/Rogue • Experienced Firefighters • People who don't know they want to be firefighters 2026 Key Focus Areas Health and Wellness • New Physicals • Pre -cancer screenings • 16 presumptive cancers by RCW 51.32.185 • International Agency for Research on Cancer - The occupation of firefighting is a Group 1: Carcinogenic to Humans • Staff position 2026 Key Focus Areas FDCARES • New Manager • Addressing key public health issues • Addiction Intervention • Mental Health • New Partnerships Annexation Update WIKVYttkthtMteMaRW.NVMVI&W..t..ik'qIMMMW,M,