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Eureka Fire Protection District 2024–2029
Strategic Plan

Overview

In 2023, the Eureka Fire Protection District partnered with the Center for Public Safety Excellence® (CPSE®) to develop a five-year, community-driven strategic plan. This plan serves as a roadmap to guide future decisions and ensure that the District’s services align with the evolving needs of the community.

The planning process incorporated feedback from residents, business owners, educators, medical professionals, and public safety representatives, as well as members of the fire district. The result is a strategic framework built on shared priorities, operational analysis, and input from a broad cross-section of stakeholders.


Who Was Involved

This plan was created through collaboration between community stakeholders and agency stakeholders. Each group contributed perspectives and insights to shape the goals and direction of the plan.​

Community Stakeholders

John Boggs

Kristin Christenson

Dave Cobb

Sean Flowers

Dennis Gard

Kevin Gleason

Gregory Hancock

Michelle Hotop

Katheryn Hunt

Tom Ilges

Mike Klenke

Meg Koaela

Bob Leiber

Brent Milner

James Mundel

Jessica Nies

Jill Ombarger

Lizzie Roberds

Dan Sharp

Rev. Leo J. Spezia

Jennifer Strauser

Mike Wiegand

Alisha Williams

Derek Wilton

Agency Stakeholders

  1. Scott Barthelmass

  2. Weston Brewe

  3. Charlie Brown

  4. Greg Brown* (*Retired)

  5. Brian Callahan

  6. Adam Crank

  7. Virgil Davis

  8. Brian Dempsey

  9. Brad Gaylord

  10. Richard Hogan

  11. Scott Kavanagh

  12. Brian Kopp

  13. Krista Laudano

  14. Colton Liebenguth

  15. Tyler Melton

  16. Shawn Merry

  17. Austin Olendorff

  18. Lannie Power

  19. Will Stamberger

  20. Jared Stegman

  21. Chris Torno

  22. Matt Torno

  23. Josh Voigt

Main Goals of the Strategic Plan

The strategic plan identifies five core goals for the Eureka Fire Protection District between 2024 and 2029:

  • Personnel

    • Improve the use of personnel within the District to sustain a highly motivated and efficient workforce.

  • Operational Assets

    • Improve the efficiency of operational assets—such as facilities, vehicles, and equipment—to best serve the community.

  • Internal Communication

    • Strengthen communication within the organization to increase trust, transparency, and operational efficiency.

  • Funding

    • Create and implement a financial strategy that addresses both current needs and projected growth in the District.

  • Accreditation

    • Prepare for, pursue, achieve, and maintain international accreditation through continuous improvement and management excellence.

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𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Eureka Fire Protection District’s 2024–2029 Strategic Plan was developed through a collaborative process guided by the Center for Public Safety Excellence® and valuable input from community members, business leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and fire district staff.

 

At the heart of this plan is the recently completed Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover (CRA/SOC). A detailed, data-driven analysis of the unique risks and service needs across the 63.42 square miles EFPD protects. 

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 

✅ Identifies resources needed now and in the future 

✅ Evaluates how well the District meets service demands 

✅ Provides a roadmap for planning, staffing, equipment, and response 

✅ Serves as a foundation for transparency and ongoing improvements

EFPD Strategic Plan + Risk Assessment Details

This comprehensive assessment and strategic plan ensure EFPD’s services align closely with community needs, helping prepare for the future and supporting the data behind Prop F, which will be on the ballot August 5.


Download the EFPD Strategic Plan and Risk Assessment below to see the complete data and direction behind Eureka Fire Protection District.

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