Fire Station Consolidation and Feasibility Study for the City of Warrensville Heights, Ohio

The City of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, (Mayor and City Council), commissioned Cleveland State University, Center for Emergency Preparedness to conduct this “Fire Station Consolidation and Feasibility Study.” The summary of findings and recommendations highlights some of the major issues which require discussion. The focus of this study is on the outcome factors to be investigated but not limited to the existing two fire station locations versus a single fire station, existing two fire station emergency service response times versus a single fire station emergency service response time, effective fire department staffing and relative costs. A thorough background literature review of the Insurance Service Office “Fire Suppression Rating Schedule,” “Emergency Medical Services” and “Fire and Rescue Services” are provided to assist in the understanding Fire and EMS service activities which are mentally challenging, physically demanding and labor intensive. This study investigated the current Warrensville Heights Fire Department fire station locations in relationship to Fire/EMS response times and the proposed single fire station site Fire/EMS response times, utilizing the existing staffing levels. Warrensville Heights Fire Department findings and recommendations are presented at the end of this study.