Community Health and Safety

Progress on Community Health and Safety
Date: Jan 1, 0001

Key Focus Area:
Community Health and Safety 50% progress

Lead: Kristin Eckmann
We are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property with a flexible approach to meeting the needs of our community, understanding that safety is not only calling 911. Through a risk-based approach rooted in data, we prioritize prevention, mitigation, and alternative response models to address both physical and mental health needs. By fostering buy-in, communicating, and educating, we empower our community to take personal responsibility, creating a resilient environment to live, work, learn and play where resources are accessible and risks are identified before they become emergencies.
Latest Comment: None

SMART Objective:
Maintain and improve relationships with partners that increase emergency preparedness 25% progress

Lead: Daniel Stutz

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Community partners 12/31/2028 In Progress
Partner agencies 12/31/2028 In Progress
Align emergency management efforts internally and externally 12/31/2028 In Progress
Flood 12/31/2028 Not Yet Started
Tornado 12/31/2028 Not Yet Started
Malicious cyber 12/31/2028 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Deploy 2026 safety messaging plan 100% progress

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Identify seasonal risks and determine appropriate communication channels 12/31/2026 Complete
Create content for each risk 12/31/2026 Complete

SMART Objective:
Improve internal emergency preparedness 50% progress

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Operationalize the SMFR Incident Support Team 12/31/2026 In Progress
Complete Continuity of Operations Plan 12/31/2027 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Improve external emergency preparedness 0% progress

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Enhance collaboration with law enforcement for operations, special events, planning 12/31/2027 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Implement current codes within the District 100% progress

Lead: Tyler Everitt

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Evaluate the CWRC 1/1/2026 Complete
Prepare documents for adoption of the CWRC for SMFR, cities, counties 4/1/2026 Complete
2024 Fire Code adoptions within Cities where they are moving to the 2024 I-codes 7/1/2026 Complete

SMART Objective:
Conduct and evaluate fire investigations to prevent future crises 17% progress

Lead: Tyler Everitt

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Share cause data with risk reduction for ongoing educational efforts 12/31/2026 In Progress
Comply with all statutory requirements for fire investigations 12/31/2026 Not Yet Started
Improve the tracking and capturing of fire cause data 12/31/2026 Not Yet Started

SMART Objective:
Align risk reduction programs with identified community risks 50% progress

Lead: Chelsea Molitor

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Reduce risks for older adults 12/30/2027 In Progress
Reduce risks associated home fires 12/30/2027 In Progress
Reduce risks associated with wildfires 12/30/2027 In Progress
Reduce risks associated with water hazards 12/30/2027 In Progress
Reduce risks associated with motor vehicles 12/30/2027 In Progress
Reduce risks associated with school-age children 12/30/2027 In Progress
Reduce risks associated with lithium ion batteries 12/30/2027 In Progress

SMART Objective:
Utilize fire codes to support safe structures 63% progress

Latest Comment: None
Action Step Deadline Status
Adopt current fire codes in all jurisdictions 7/4/2026 Complete
Complete code compliance inspections of 100% of all inspectable occupancies 12/31/2027 In Progress
Review all permit applications within 5 business day, 90% of the time 12/31/2027 In Progress
Fulfill all inspection requests within one business day 12/31/2027 In Progress