Help Shape the Future of Philomath Fire & Rescue

Philomath Fire & Rescue is committed to serving our community effectively. We are currently developing a comprehensive master plan to enhance our services over the next five years. Your input is crucial to our success, and we value your voice in this process.
How You Can Contribute
We invite you to participate in a brief survey to share your thoughts and priorities. This survey will cover several important areas.
Why Your Participation Matters
The survey is designed to take only about 10 minutes of your time and is completely confidential.
Your honest and candid responses will provide us with the insights we need to make meaningful improvements.
Thank you for taking the time to help us better serve you! Your participation is greatly appreciated and will make a significant difference in shaping our community’s future.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your relationship with Philomath Fire & Rescue?

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* 2. Please rate the following services provided by Philomath Fire & Rescue using a scale of critical priority, important priority, or a low priority. If you would like to see a service added, please list it in the comment field.

  Choose Priority Level
Fire Suppression
Wildland Fire Suppression
Emergency Medical Services
Technical Rescue (Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, Vehicle and Machinery)
Hazardous Materials Response
Community Risk Reduction Services (Smoke alarm installation, in-home risk assessment, wildfire risk assessment)
New Construction Plans Review, Permitting, and Site Inspections
Commercial Fire Inspections
Community Events, Public Outreach and Education (CPR, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher Trainings)

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* 3. What methods would you prefer Philomath Fire & Rescue utilize to deliver emergency preparedness, fire safety, and wildfire information to you? (Select all that apply.)

  Emergency Communication Non Emergency Communication
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
NextDoor
Department Website
Department Specific App
Department Electronic Reader Board
Text Message/Email
Digital Newspaper (i.e., Philomath News)
Public meetings (i.e., educational and/or training sessions)

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* 4. Please compare each of the following elements to the others and rank the following planning considerations in the order of importance, with 1 being the most important.

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* 5. Have you received any services from Philomath Fire & Rescue?

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* 6. If you responded YES to the previous question, were you satisfied with the service?

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* 7. Within city limits, Philomath Fire & Rescue arrives at emergencies within 3 minutes on average. How satisfied are you with this performance?

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* 8. Outside of city limits, Philomath Fire & Rescue arrives at emergencies within 9 minutes on average. How satisfied are you with this performance?

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* 9. Please select your level of agreement with the following statement: Philomath Fire & Rescue's services are accessible and inclusive to all community members.

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* 10. What is Philomath Fire & Rescue doing well?

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* 11. What changes or developments would you like to see in Philomath Fire & Rescue services in the next three to five years?

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* 12. Are there specific expectations of Philomath Fire & Rescue that are not currently being met?

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* 13. Please list any concerns you have regarding Philomath Fire & Rescue.

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* 14. We appreciate the time and effort you have invested in completing this survey. If you have any additional comments or opinions, please note them below. Thank you again!

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