Ellsworth Fire Department

Citizen Survey for Strategic Fire Plan Development

The Ellsworth Fire Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. As part of our efforts to develop a strategic plan that reflects the needs and priorities of our residents, we kindly request your input through this citizen survey. Your feedback will help us better understand your concerns and expectations regarding fire prevention, emergency response, and public safety.

Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Your responses will remain confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of informing our strategic planning process.

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* 1. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the following services:

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Neutral	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatisfied
Fire Department services in our community	Fire Department services in our community Very Satisfied	Fire Department services in our community Satisfied	Fire Department services in our community Neutral	Fire Department services in our community Dissatisfied	Fire Department services in our community Very Dissatisfied
EMS services in our community	EMS services in our community Very Satisfied	EMS services in our community Satisfied	EMS services in our community Neutral	EMS services in our community Dissatisfied	EMS services in our community Very Dissatisfied

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* 2. Other than fighting fires, what other services does the fire department provide to the community?

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* 3. In your opinion, what are the most pressing fire safety concerns in our community? (Select all that apply)

Fire prevention and education.

Emergency response times.

Adequacy of fire stations and equipment.

Fire code enforcement and inspections.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In your opinion, what are the most pressing emergency medical care needs in our community? (Select all that apply)

Response times for emergency medical calls.

Availability and accessibility of ambulances and paramedics.

Quality of medical care provided.

Public access to AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators).

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How would you rate the fire department's communication and outreach efforts in promoting the following:

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Fire Safety and Public Education	Fire Safety and Public Education Excellent	Fire Safety and Public Education Good	Fire Safety and Public Education Fair	Fire Safety and Public Education Poor
Public Health and Emergency Medical Care Awareness	Public Health and Emergency Medical Care Awareness Excellent	Public Health and Emergency Medical Care Awareness Good	Public Health and Emergency Medical Care Awareness Fair	Public Health and Emergency Medical Care Awareness Poor

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* 6. Do you feel adequately informed about fire safety measures and emergency preparedness in our community?

Yes

I'm not sure

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* 7. Do you feel adequately informed about basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) services available in our community?

Yes

I'm not sure

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* 8. Are there any specific areas or neighborhoods in our community that you believe require additional attention in terms of fire prevention, medical care, and emergency response?

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* 9. What role do you think the fire department should play in community outreach activities? (Select all that apply)

Hosting fire safety workshops and events.

Collaborating with schools and community organizations for fire education.

Participating in community events to promote fire safety.

Providing CPR and first aid training.

Collaborating with local healthcare providers for public health education.

Participating in community events to promote health and wellness.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How can the fire department better engage and involve residents in fire prevention, fire safety, emergency medical care, and public health initiatives?

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* 11. What improvements or changes would you like to see in the fire department or EMS services and operations?

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* 12. What other suggestions or comments do you have regarding the fire department's services and its role in the community?

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