Contact: Robert Grayless, President, Cedar Creek Township Advisory Board. 219-627-8838

Engaged to review a three fire department EMS system serving two townships and two towns. Goals include Fire and EMS system design, improvement of efficiency while increasing readiness in a system employing volunteers and establishing strategic direction for the system. Process included multiple stakeholder interviews and review of operational data and legislation. Recommended establishing a multiple Township Fire Territory to provide all prevention, suppression and EMS services using combination paid and volunteer staff. Original project began in January, 2001 and was completed in March, 2001.

Principals involved: Shrader

Implementation: Partially implemented.