Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District reaching out to public on survey
The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is seeking the public’s input on a new survey as it works on updating its four-year strategic plan.
“We are in the process of updating our strategic plan, which will be our roadmap for the next four years,” Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Scott Wirth said. “We are working with Dr. Margaret Banyan of Public Solutions LLC to create this plan.”
The online survey can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FMBFIRE
The survey can also be accessed at the fire control district’s home page at https://www.fmbfirefl.gov/.
The deadline for submission of the survey is Friday, Nov. 7.
The survey asks respondents on what they believe the department’s priorities should be. The survey asks the public whether those priorities should be the response time for fire emergencies, mobile integrated health care services, natural disaster planning, response time for medical emergencies, home fire safety inspections or social service and mental health referrals.
Other questions include whether the district’s focus on capital expenditures should be focused on technology upgrades, facility maintenance, new buildings, a marine rescue boat, enhancing community health, wellness and safety or obtaining a helicopter or air transport.
Operational priority questions include whether the district’s focus should be on hiring and keeping quality firefighters, enhancing public relations, ensuring financial stability, programs for firefighter wellness, reducing costs or community programs.
The survey also asks how the district should fund new services and for respondents to detail any concerns they have with the department.
To contact Dr. Banyan with questions about the survey, email publicsolutions2016@gmail.com or call 239-707-0674 with any questions about the planning process.