City of Salem

Buyer seeks qualified professional consultants to perform a staffing study of its Fire Department. This study is being conducted as part of the City's agreement with the Firefighter's Union. The buyer and Union have formed a staffing study committee to determine appropriate staffing levels. The consultant must analyze current operations, compare to similar communities, and recommend optimal staffing models.

• 6/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 10/31/2025 - Project completion deadline

• Regularly engaged in staffing analysis services for at least three years
• Experience must have occurred during last five years
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire service
• Capacity to complete project by October 31, 2025

• Identify current baseline fire department services and service levels
• Identify five comparable Massachusetts cities with similar demographics and infrastructure
• Compare Salem baseline to identified comparable communities
• Evaluate response times compared to comparable communities and industry standards
• Recommend optimal staffing model and leadership structure with organizational charts
• Provide cost estimates for any proposed additional staffing
• Analyze how leave time and training impact service delivery
• Establish metrics for future staffing recommendations
• Assess capital and equipment needs with implementation timelines
• Present findings to City Management, Union and Department Leadership