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Council forms advisory Fire and EMS committee to review future public safety service options
Summary
Council approved a resolution establishing a three-member Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) committee to evaluate options for future fire and EMS services. The committee is advisory, will meet as needed and will not make legislative decisions.
The Fair Oaks Ranch City Council on June 19 approved a resolution creating a Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee to evaluate options for future fire protection and emergency medical services and to recommend agreements to the council.
Mayor Maxton described the committee as an advisory body consisting of no more than three council members. He recommended himself, Council Member Scott Parker and Council Member Jonathan Swarick as members, with Council Member Ruben O'Vera named as an alternate. The committee’s role, Mayor Maxton said, is to review studies, evaluate service options and identify the most justified recommendation for council action; it will have no legislative authority and will make recommendations to the full council.
The mayor told the council the city currently contracts with Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 4 for fire and EMS services and that the existing agreements expire Sept. 30, 2025. Council also said the committee will draw on a prior consultant study of needs and response-time requirements and that the city has contracted CPSM (Joe Pozzo) to assist with the evaluation.
During public comment, a resident asked whether the committee’s meetings would be public; staff and council said the committee would meet as needed (the committee itself will not possess legislative authority) and that the committee’s findings and any recommended agreements would be presented publicly to the full council. The council approved the resolution naming committee members and alternates by voice vote.
Why it matters: The committee is a procedural step to ensure council examines options for continuing or changing the city’s fire and EMS arrangements before existing contracts expire. The committee’s work will influence negotiations and the ultimate structure and cost of fire and EMS services for the city.
Next steps: The committee will meet as needed with staff and consultants. When it completes its evaluation, it will present a justified recommendation to the full council for public action.
