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Lacey Fire District 3 outlines Community Risk Reduction plan and proposed business inspection fees
Summary
Lacey Fire District 3 told the council it has built a Community Risk Reduction division focused on inspections and investigations, proposed a size-based inspection fee (base rate $65/hr) to fund certified inspectors, and said 2026 will be an education year before fees begin.
Lacey Fire District 3 presented a plan to expand proactive inspections and investigations across the city, pitching a new Community Risk Reduction (CRR) division as a tool to lower fire risk and, over time, reduce insurance costs for building owners.
Deputy Chief Michael Saroski told the council the CRR division is designed to “provide a workforce that’s focused on the delivery of effective inspection and investigation efforts for the community” and to support improved ratings with the Washington survey and ratings bureau (WSRB). Assistant Chief Jason Roberts summarized a five-year analysis: of roughly 1,500 fires, 13 caused more than…
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