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Consultants say Sterling Heights fire/EMS broadly strong but recommend more staff, mobile health and prevention upgrades
Summary
A Center for Public Safety Management assessment praised Sterling Heights Fire Department’s culture and ISO standing but recommended staffing increases, a mobile integrated health program, improved fire prevention inspection systems and hydrant testing to maintain performance and reduce overtime.
A consultant-led community risk assessment and standards-of-cover review found Sterling Heights’ fire and emergency medical services to be well-managed but identified several operational gaps that could affect resiliency and response times.
The assessment, presented by Joseph Pozo of the Center For Public Safety Management, said Sterling Heights ranks in the top 2 percent in Michigan on ISO ratings and praised station culture and training. Still, the report flagged longer-than-benchmark turnout and travel times, uneven fire prevention inspection coverage, and the reliance on overtime for minimum staffing.
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