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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />f' <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />t <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Station Location, Apparatus, and Staffing Analysis <br />Roseville, MN <br />All three fire stations were built while Roseville was a developing city. Now the city is <br />nearly fully developed and all essential infrastructures are in place. However, the city has <br />experienced more than $500 million in commercial re-development in the last 10 years. The <br />increase in retail and industrial business and the corresponding increase in non-resident <br />commuters are changing the demographics of the city and affecting fire, EMS, hazardous <br />materials, and vehicle rescue responses. <br />This report provides an analysis of the city's current fire stations and sets out <br />recommendations for the number of, and location of future fire stations. The report also includes <br />recommendations for the appropriate level of on-duty staffmg to meet service demands <br />Current Station Conditions and Serviceability <br />The current condition of fire stations in Roseville ranges from fair to very poor condition. <br />None of the stations are in compliance with current construction or safety codes and one station <br />has serious health problems due to mold and water leaks. Additionally, all the stations need <br />better heating and cooling systems to make efficient use of costly utilities. Specific issues <br />include; <br />Maintenance Issues -The triage team observed water leaks, falling plaster, and <br />outdated plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The structures are also cramped for <br />crews and provide very poor quarters for female staff members. Additionally, there are concerns <br />of asbestos used in construction of the structures and some structural settling and cracking <br />occurring in support walls and apparatus floors. <br />Safety Issues -The most acute problem in station #1 was the presence of mold in <br />several parts of the buildings and the health hazard presented to personnel who might inhale the <br />spores from the airborne contamination. None of the 3 stations had a proper area for turnout <br />storage, and all gear was stored in the respective apparatus bays. More exhaust venting is needed <br />for exhaust fume extraction. Additional facilities for gear washing and proper biological <br />decontamination areas should be created. All stations had basements or second floors but no <br />handicapped access is provided; this is a violation of ADA provisions for public buildings. <br />Because of an advanced state of disrepair and the number of problems present in the <br />structures, it would be best if stations #1 and #2 were replaced with a new structure or structures. <br />Both stations are quite old and do not have adequate modern vehicle storage (bay) areas. <br />Vehicular access to the stations is very cramped with small doors and tight turnarounds. Station <br />#1 is at the end of its service life span and with many structural and health problems including <br />extensive mold infestations a very significant health issue. Station #2 presents a major access <br />System Planning Corporation 6 May 2008 <br />TriData Division <br />i~ <br />~J <br />