Agenda Item Name:
Title
Presentation: Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) service update
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 352-384-3101
Description:
The purpose of this presentation is to inform the Commissioners from the City of Alachua and Alachua County on the status of the fire and rescue service delivery system in the City of Alachua and surrounding unincorporated areas. The presentation will include current call data, funding for fire rescue services, station construction projects and future needs of the growing community.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear the Presentation
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Infrastructure
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Background:
The City of Alachua has had a decades old relationship with Alachua County for the provision of fire services. In the past, this service was provided by a financial agreement between both entities. In 2017, the City of Alachua agreed to participate in Alachua County’s Fire Assessment.
Staff from the City and the County regularly communicate about building projects, future needs and funding of Fire/EMS services. In January of 2019, ACFR placed a second station (Station 25) in Hague providing Advanced Life Support in the area. The City of Alachua just approved land rezoning for the relocation of Station 21, which is currently located on US Hwy 441.