Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Town of Coventry is seeking a qualified and innovative fire service expert to thoroughly study all viable fire service models to determine the most effective future alternatives as a long-term strategy for our community. The study should include looking into the following options; status quo (with recommendations), district consolidation (two, three or all), replacement of districts with a Town Fire Department. Each alternative should take into consideration their respective advantages and disadvantages, barriers, opportunities, strengths and weakness for operations, and its merits for long-term sustainability. Environmental factors: Population, density, structure types, equipment needs, facility needs, staffing needs, recruiting issues, future leadership, governance model and legal structure. 1. Evaluate and summarize existing fire service coverage and contracts to determine what the model for fire services might look like in the future, how changes would impact the fire districts and neighboring fire departments/districts, and what possible issues may arise if we continue with the status quo. 2. Evaluate implications (positive and negative) to the Town in considering the possible transition to a municipal department. Identify legal requirements, barriers and potential solutions, while taking into consideration practical concerns such as logistics and costs. a. With existing assets being donated to the Town. b. Without existing assets being donated to the Town; but allowing the Town the right to acquire such assets. c. Assets remain the property of the fire districts 3. Provide a public input Town Hall meeting or public forum with an educational component facilitated by the consultant. Include funds for a mailed meeting notice to approximately 17,000 households for the meeting. Receive and report back on Coventry residents’ input regarding the future of fire services. Educate on current structure and future monetary impacts. How does Coventry optimize fire services at equal or better service levels for equal or better cost? 4. How can Coventry enhance relationships with our fire districts? We have good services today, how do we keep this in the future?
