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Station Planning Guide

As call volumes surge and budgets tighten nationwide, strategic station planning has never been more critical to a fire department’s success.

We’ve recognized this need and have spent over a decade developing solutions that help our clients optimize resources, improve response times, and plan effectively for the future.

We’re excited to share our free Station Planning Guide—
a practical resource to help fire departments operate at peak efficiency. This guide equips fire chiefs with the knowledge and confidence to make data-backed decisions, eliminating guesswork and ultimately saving lives.

After reading this guide, you’ll be able to:

Rethink Station Impact

  • Identify underperforming stations that may hinder response times due to outdated planning.
  • Explore neighborhood dynamics (life cycles, demographics) and their influence on station needs.
  • Understand how aging, renewal, and road networks affect station coverage.
  • Link station planning to measurable outcomes: improved response times, lives saved, reduced property damage.

Create Effective Station Planning Strategies

  • Forecasting essentials: determining detail levels, planning horizons, and handling growth.
  • Move beyond traditional coverage models to accurate probabilistic modeling for optimal station density.
  • Embrace modern station models: smaller, satellite, and mixed-use stations to reduce costs and maximize coverage.
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