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5tation Location, Apparatus, and Staffing AnaIysis iLoseville, MN All three fire stations were built while Roseville was a developing city. Now the city is nearly fully developed and all essential infrastructures are in place. However, the city has experienced more than $500 million in commercial re-development in the last 1 Q years. Tbe increase in retail and industrial business and the cozresponding increase in non-resident commuters are changing the demographics of the city and affecting fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and vehicle rescue responses. This report provides an analysis of the city's current fire stations and sets out recommendations for the number of, and location of future fire stations. The report also includes recommendations for the appropriate level of on-duty stafFing to meet service demands Current Station Conditions and Serviceabi�iiy The current condition of fire stations in Roseville ranges from fair to very poor condition. None of the stations are in compliance with current construction or safety codes and one station has serious health problems due to mold and water leaks. Additionally, all the stations ne�d better heating and cooling systems to make efficient use of costly utilities. Specific issues include; Maintenance Issues — The triage team abserved water leaks, falling plaster, and outdated plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The structures are also craxnped for crews and provide very poor quarters for female staff inembers. Additionally, there are concerns of asbestos used in cor�shuction of the structures and some structural settling and cracking occurring in support wails and apparatus floors. Safeiy Issues — The most acute problem in station #1 was the presence of mold in several parts of the buildings and the health hazard presented to personnel who might inhale the spores from the airborne contarnuiation. None of the 3 stations had a proper area for turnout storage, and all gear was stored in i:he respective apparatus bays. More exhaust venting is needed for exhaust fume extraction. Additional facilities for gear washing and proper biological decontainivation areas should be created. All stations had basements or second floors but no handicapped access is provided; ihis is a violation of ADA provisions £or public buildings. Bccause of an advanced state of disrepair and the number of problems present in the stY-uctures, it would be best if stat�ons #1 and #2 were replaced with a new structure or structures. Both stations are quite old and do noi have adequate modern vehicle storage (bay) areas. Vehicular access to the sfations is very cramped with small doors and tight turnarounds. Station #1 is at the end of its service life span and with many structural and health problems including extensive mold infestations a very significaxit health issue. Station #2 presents a major access System Planning Corporation b May 20�8 TriData Division