HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 2017-02-06 Item 2A - Public Safety Plan - Fire Station Location Study with FACETSCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Public Safety Committee and City Council
FROM: Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief
BY: Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief and Ken Riddle, FACETS Principal Consultant
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: February 1, 2017
SUBJECT: FACETS introduction to Public Safety Committee and City Council
regarding Fire station siting
The correct placement of a fire station is an important decision for any fire department.
Fire stations tend to be in place for decades and proper site selection that provides the
most efficient location for this critical and expensive resource is essential.
FACETS propose an approach to this work that incorporates deployment analysis
technology coupled with the experience and perspective of a highly qualified group of
fire service experts.
FACETS will provide a product, no later than March 31, 2017, that will address fire
station locations, recommended headquarters site and appropriate size for each fire
station.
Interviews will be conducted with stake holders that touch Fire Department personnel as
well as key city employees, that will also include elected officials.