This is the first edition of the Rincon Valley Fire District Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (CRA-SOC). The purpose of the CRA-SOC is; 1) identify and assess risks specific to the citizens, visitors, and businesses of RVFD and 2) to allocate an effective and efficient distribution and concentration of resources to appropriately respond to and mitigate the identified risks. The development of this CRA-SOC generally followed the process as recommended by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. NFPA 1210, Standard for Providing Fire and Emergency Services to the Public was referenced as a check and balance to compare RVFD’s current service delivery organization structure against a consensus national standard. The development of a CRA-SOC by an organization often represents a paradigm shift from an intuitive based, reactionary decisionmaking process to a more methodical, data-based approach to providing services to the community. The District utilized the resources of a CRA-SOC consultant to facilitate the process. The District also utilized in-district resources for various functions of the document. District and dispatch center databases were used to analyze response time data and a GIS consultant was retained for GIS information and relevant maps. In addition, local and federal databases were consulted for demographic and other relevant information. As part of the CRA-SOC development process, community and internal stakeholder input was a priority. Two external stakeholder sessions were held and four internal teams were formed. They met several times to give input into the process. Section 1 provides an overview of how RVFD is managed and funded as well as community characteristics such as population density and geographical features. Section 2 is a brief discussion of the different service programs currently delivered. Section 3 represents the community risk assessment portion of the document and includes assessment of large-scale risks such a major hazmat event. It also details the five emergency service programs that RVFD is responsible for delivering. Resulting from the risk assessment of these programs is the development of critical tasks and the associated effective response forces designed to mitigate the identified risks. Section 4 describes the current deployment of fixed and mobile resources and performance of emergency services provided, with an emphasis on response time elements. Section 5 provides an evaluation of the current deployment and performance, based on internal and community expectations. Section 6 presents the District’s six step plan for improving and maintaining response capabilities. The last section, Section 7, lists key findings resulting from the development of the CRA-SOC and associated recommendations. 

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CRA/SOC Document

CRA/SOC PowerPoint

CRA/SOC 20/21 Update