The transition to a full-time fire department will take place using a gradual, phased approach over a five-year period. The first phase began in the summer/fall of 2022 with the recruitment and hiring of 21 full-time captains. The next phases will see the addition of new full-time field battalion chiefs, lieutenants, apparatus drivers/engineers, and firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.
By transitioning to a full-time staffing model, the Roswell Fire Department will be able to:
- Depend on full, consistent, and predictable staffing levels for all stations and emergency response vehicles.
- Improve response and efficiency, as a cohesive, coordinated, well-rehearsed team.
- Improve and enhance training, both for individuals and for entire crews.
- Increase accountability, supervision, and administrative oversight with the addition of full-time captains.
- Provide opportunities for full-time promotion and career paths within the department.
- Strengthen familiarity with Roswell-specific policies, procedures, locations, and equipment.
- Increase the department's Insurance Service Office (ISO) score, which may positively impact residents' business and home insurance premiums.