In November of 2021, the City of Roswell contracted with the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) to conduct a gap analysis and develop a Strategic Plan for the Fire Department. The results of the analysis and the transition to a full-time staffing model were discussed during a Mayor and City Council Work Session on Monday, June 13, 2022.
After a thorough evaluation and analysis of RFD's staffing levels, workload, service delivery, and performance, CPSM's findings suggest that the current part-time staffing model is not adequate for a city of Roswell's size. Over the past decade, the Roswell Fire Department has experienced a more than 40% increase in calls for service and has added approximately 75 additional part-time firefighters.
With an expanding population, increased call volumes, and the growing complexity of public safety incidences and large-scale emergencies that may occur in a modern suburban city, a full-time staffing model will best serve the Roswell community.
The gap analysis findings can be found in the Department's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan (PDF).