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COSTA MESA FIRE & RESCUE STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2027
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DEPARTMENT: COSTA MESA FIRE & RESCUE
PRESENTED BY: DANIEL A. STEFANO, FIRE CHIEF
CONTACT INFORMATION: DANIEL A. STEFANO, FIRE CHIEF, (714) 754-5106
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council approve the Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027.
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BACKGROUND:
The 2015-2020 Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue (CMFR) Strategic Plan was developed through a comprehensive collaborative process and has served as a valued road map for the department.
Over the past five years, the department has made considerable progress and accomplished many of the goals and objectives included in the Strategic Plan including, but not limited to: opening a new fire station; acquiring new and standardized apparatus and equipment; increasing efficiencies through an enhanced deployment model and ambulance transportation program; establishing new cost recovery programs; increasing leadership, professional development, technical and formal education training opportunities within the department; increasing health, safety & wellness programs; establishing City Council approved key lead and support positions for Training & Safety, Emergency Medical Services and Community Risk Reduction; increasing technology capabilities; and firmly re-establishing CMFR as a recognized destination department.
All of the successful outcomes achieved through the road map of the 2015-2020 strategic plan were a direct result of the support the Department has received from the City Council, City Manager, City Leadership Team, and the Costa Mesa Community. With the successful completion of the goals and objectives of the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan CMFR began preparing for the next five-year Strategic Plan while navigating the challenges of the pandemic. CMFR contracted with the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation, whose role is to help high-performing fire depart...
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