1. MIDLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL COVERAGE

2. Station 1 – 816 E. Haley Opened 1957
Administrative Offices/3 Bay Doors
Building Size - 12,412 Sq. Ft.
1.16 Acre
RB Multiple Family Residential

3. Station 2 – 313 Townsend Opened 1993 Living Quarters/2 Bay Doors
Building Size Sq. Ft.
0.39 Acre
Downtown

4. Station 3 – 1717 N. Saginaw Opened 1976 Living Quarters/2 Bay Doors
Building Size - 3,800 Sq. Ft.
1.45 Acre
RB Multiple Family Residential

5. Need For Service Coverage Evaluation
The City’s population increased nearly:
19% from 1970 – 2000
The City has expanded its boundaries:
1970 – sq. mi.
2000 – Over 36 sq. mi.
Station locations same since 1976

6. Need For Service Coverage Evaluation
The call volume has increased:
1976 – 482 incidents
2016 – 5,283 incidents
Total fire department staffing:
1976 – 46 Fire Fighters
2017 – 45 Fire Fighters

7. Measurement of Response Times
NFPA 1710
Arrival of the first Engine Company at a fire 4 minutes or less
Arrival of a medical unit at an emergency medical incident
4 minutes or less
90% compliance with the above standards in 2007 (Rehmann / Robson)
MFD response times are now 6–12 mins. in certain areas of the City

8. Measurement of Response Time 2007

9. Performance Studies
1998 – IAFF Commissions study by fire protection professionals using “Flame” software.
1998 /1999 – Chief Hargarten conducts internal study using “Flame” software.
Both studies come to similar conclusions indicating the need for a Station 4 In the NE Quadrant, as well as other station relocations.
2007 – The City & Chief Garcia commission a new study by Rehmann / Robson. Although more detailed, the results are similar to previous studies.

10. Summary Of Findings (Rehmann / Robson ’07)
Current response travel times do not meet national standard of 4 minutes
Currently 4 minute travel time is achieved on 56% of the service area
City has expanded by 24% since 1970
GIS estimates Over (21%) properties (structures) are outside the 4 minute travel time

11. Analysis of Future Needs
2007 Fire Study Recommendations :
Option 1 – Construct a new Station 4 (84% of structures within 4 min.)
Option 2 – Station 4 & Station 1 (89% of structures within 4 min.)
Option 3 – Station 4, Station 1, Station 3 (94% within 4 min.)
Note: These options were formulated prior to the growth explosion north of US 10

12. Option 1 - Add Station 4 (2007 Study)

13. Cost for Station 4 (Estimated)
5 Bay Station with administrative wing, storage building and training facilities
Land - 5 acres Unknown
Building – 5 bay $5 – $6,000,000 est.
Building Equip. (Including Training) $150,000 est.
Apparatus – 1 new ladder & reserve rig (ERF changes) $850,000 initial est.
1 additional new ladder would be purchased in normal rotation for existing
station with older reserve rig retained for St. 4
Total $6 - $7,000,000 + Land
Staffing (9) Annually operations Approx. $1,100,000

14. Option 2 - Station 4, 1 (2007 Study)

15. Relocate Station 1 (2007 Study)

16. New Station 1 3- Bay Satellite Station: Land – 4-5 Acres Unknown
Building – 3 Bay & quarters $2 - $3,000,000 est.
Building Equipment $75,000 est.
Apparatus & staff Relocate existing
Total $2,075,000 - $3,075,000 + Land

17. Option 3 - Station 4, 1, 3

18. Cost for Station 3 Basic 3-bay Satellite Station:
Land – 1.5 acres Unknown
Building 3 bay & quarters $2 – $3,000,000 est.
Building Equipment $75,000
Apparatus & staff Relocate existing
Total $2,075,000 - $3,075,000 + Land

19. Option 3 & Future Growth

20. Estimated Cost of Options
Option 1 (St. 4) $6 - $7,000,000 + Land
Staff (Annual Ops) Approx. $1,100,000
ERV (2 Fleet additions) Unknown
Option 2 (St. 4 & St. 1) $8,075,000 - $10,075,000 + Ops & Land
Option 3 (St. 4, St. 1 & St. 3) $10,150,000 - $13,150,000 + Ops & Land

21. Department Recommendation
Pursue option #2 (New Station 4 and relocation of Station 1). Available property in the study locations is fast disappearing. It is imperative property be acquired as soon as possible to preserve future construction sites in the desired locations.