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Commissioner Flescher raised a question regarding population counts in <br /> determining a location for a fire station. <br /> Director King replied it was the demand for service and emphasized that you <br /> cannot just measure how far apart two locations were in determining the <br /> need for a fire station. He explained that you have to include the work load <br /> and gave an example of Station 3 being the third busiest of the fire stations in <br /> the fleet. <br /> Director King predicted growth along State Road (SR) 60 corridor over the <br /> next few years. He suggested moving Station 7 to a modular site near SR 60 <br /> and Interstate 95 (I-95) and eventually, build a three-bay station on the <br /> Jaycee Property on 26th Street. <br /> A discussion ensued on locations and areas with high medic call volumes in <br /> conjunction with fire station location coverage. <br /> Commissioner Zorc wondered how the County could spend the least amount <br /> of money, yet still provide the best level of care and the best response time, <br /> without getting crippled by the NFPA 1710 Code and Standards. <br /> A lengthy discussion ensued by the Board on areas with service gaps. <br /> Commissioner Zorc felt that the County's Geographic Information System <br /> Department and the information contained in the NFPA 1710 Codes and <br /> Standards could provide the County with an idea of the proper location for <br /> Station 7. He referred to the high response demand in the Sector 38 area and <br /> wondered if the County could provide relief to the rest of the area by <br /> designating a unit at the Sector 38 near the Indian River Memorial Hospital <br /> node. <br /> Commissioner Zorc suggested running some scenarios and auditing the times <br /> on actual events prior to ISO's visit in August. <br /> Chairman Davis wondered if ISO took into account the County's <br /> Comprehensive Plan, because it clearly shows future development east and <br /> west of SR 60. <br /> Vice Chairman Solari brought up the significant increase in the Emergency <br /> Services Millage rates over a five-year period when a new fire station opens. <br /> The discussion continued on locations for fire stations and the response <br /> demand near the hospital. <br /> Director King pointed out that one could only project so far out on a location <br /> for a fire station. <br /> Chairman Davis felt the Board was making strides in the right direction by <br /> adding to the prototypical station. One thing he wanted to come out of <br /> Fire Station Locations Workshop Page 3 <br /> June 25,2015 <br />