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Consultant urges Cedar City to set response-time standard, sequence firefighter hires
Summary
A consultant presented an organizational study of the Cedar City Fire Department recommending a community response-time standard, phased station staffing, equipment planning and exploration of a fire district; staffing increases were estimated at roughly $1 million per staffed station and about $3.3 million total for the proposed sequence.
A consultant hired to review Cedar City’s fire operations told the council the department is strong but should plan now for growth, recommending a measurable local response-time standard and a multi-year staffing and capital program.
Brad Mortel, introduced by Fire Chief Mike Phillips, described the city’s current strengths — well-regarded training, experienced personnel and broadly capable apparatus — then outlined gaps in coverage and staffing against NFPA standards. Mortel said suburban benchmarks (NFPA 17-20) aim for response times and crew sizes…
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