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152 Department aspires with the enhanced staffing model to be able to dramatically reduce the instances of 153 inappropriate response. In 2023 we experienced 210 instances and in 2024 experienced 235 instances 154 in which we simply did not have an appropriate or an available unit for an actual emergency that was 155 dispatched. These instances are significantly impacting response times, but they also necessitate the 156 sending of inadequate and inappropriate responses to certain calls. Furthermore, the high call volume 157 also leads to multiple calls overlapping. In 2024 nearly 60% (4,512 of 7,544) of calls were overlapping 158 calls. Meaning, a call would come in that would request one, two, or up to all three of our staffed units. 159 Before that call ended, a second, third, fourth, or even fifth emergency call would be dispatched. 160 Essentially, there are periods of the day when emergencies would occur in a rapid succession. This 161 averages out to 5.7 times a day the fire department experiences multiple or overlapping calls. Overall, 162 the current overload will be substantially reduced, enabling enhanced readiness and adaptability in 163 response. The call volume for the fire department continues to rise at an average annual growth of 8% 164 since 2017; 2024 was a 9.2% increase over 2023. Overall, the department’s call volume has grown 165 51.8% since 2018, more than 2,000 additional calls. If we continue to experience growth at this rate we 166 will be facing a call volume over 10,000 by 2028. This enhancement is needed in both the short-term 167 and long-term to provide the City the best possible response times, appropriate apparatus response, 168 and resource availability. 169 170 An important item noted in the expansion and enhancement of staffing is the addition of a leadership 171 position of Captain. Adding five personnel to each shift requires consistent and appropriate supervision, 172 personnel management, and development. With this staffing enhancement there will be a huge need for 173 appropriate leadership on apparatus as well as in the fire station. The Captain position would be a 174 promoted position between the current levels of Lieutenant and Battalion Chief. This would be a versatile 175 position that would lend significant leadership and direction for each shift and firefighters, supervise the 176 Lieutenant, but also take on important project management needs. In most situations the Captain would 177 operate in as well as act as the incident commander for some call types. Having an experienced and 178 well trained person for this role is vital. This would also allow the Battalion Chiefs to become more 179 administrative in their roles and responsibilities as it pertains to department functions and projects. To 180 provide a 10,000 foot view of staffing, the Lieutenant would work on the Fire Engine, the Captain would 181 work on the Ladder, and the Battalion Chief would have their separate chase vehicle to assist on 182 multiple scenes and assume incident command. 183 184 An additional item of importance with the Captain position inclusion to the staffing enhancement is the 185 balance of personnel. The National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) recommends a span of control 186 of 3-7 personnel with five being optimal. It is also important to give consideration to leadership positions 187 being sick, injured, on leave, or other assignment and situation keeping them off of shift. If we utilized 188 only the existing leadership positions of Lieutenant and Battalion Chief with a staffing enhancement it 189 would cause a significant imbalance with line staff and leadership personnel and would not be a long- 190 term sustainable leadership model. The staffing model involving a Captain allows for more than one 191 supervisory position to be off-shift as well as provides critical leadership on a large piece of apparatus 192 like the ladder truck and project management for the department. 193 194 This staffing enhancement also addresses the population density and daytime population increase that 195 Roseville experiences. As Roseville continues to explore avenues for population and development 196 growth, the demand for emergency services will naturally escalate, as it has for the past several years. 197 By adding full-time firefighters and response units, the fire department can effectively meet current 198 demand and anticipate the rise in calls. This will enable the department to continue providing the 199 necessary level of service to protect the community effectively. 200 201 The staffing enhancement by staffing and deploying our ladder apparatus also has a capital 202 improvement (CIP) advantage as it would not require the department to invest in additional rolling stock 203 apparatus. We would utilize an existing vehicle that is already built into the capital plan. There would be 204 upfront and on-going capital investment for turnout gear, but remaining costs would be primarily 205 operational in nature and need. 206 207 Adding more full-time firefighters to the Roseville Fire Department will directly enhance the safety, Page 4 of 6 Qbhf!:!pg!363