Regionalizing Fire Service Delivery Systems

Local Governments are constantly searching for ways to increase efficiencies and reduce duplications of service to ensure that the taxpayers are getting the most for their dollar. If they're not, they should be! Regionalizing fire service delivery systems is not a new concept, and it has been done successfully across the country. While each merge is unique and has its own set of circumstances, having a thorough understanding of the practice, and a standard outline to follow, can certainly make the process easier. In his book, "Regionalizing Fire Service Delivery Systems," retired Fire Chief Mike Kraus shares his fire regionalization experience by thoroughly explaining the concept and laying out an easy to follow template. This book will be of interest to any fire chief, labor executive, city, county, or special district manager, as well as any elected official interested in increasing efficiencies and reducing duplication through the regionalization process. While the focus of the book is on fire departments, it can also be utilized for other local government services.