There are ample rewards for communities that contract for emergency services. Following are just a few:

 

Performance-Based Contracts
Contracts include specific performance measures for areas such as response times, public education activities, inspections, reserve personnel effectiveness, training and a variety of other factors.

These measures enable a community to be constantly aware of the quality and value of its emergency service(s). This enables the emphasis to be placed on the results of an operation, not just the sheer size or scope.

Optimal Control
Contracting with a private company guarantees community officials a simple way to maximize public protection and administrative efficiencies. In addition, performance-based contracts and reporting procedures leave the community in charge.

Contracting with a private provider also allows a professional business relationship between government and the provider. With a private-sector service, there is a clear client/vendor relationship.

Greater Depth of Resources
One of the clear advantages of contracting with a private sector company, like Rural/Metro, is the depth of corporate resources to which a community gains access. For example, Rural/Metro provides centralized managers and systems for critical areas such as human resources and risk management. This also saves taxpayers the substantial costs.

In addition, Rural/Metro features national experts in fire protection and emergency medical services, who provide support and assistance in all areas of performance.

Rural/Metro also can provide emergency response teams, which are made available to contracting communities whenever the need arises. Should a community experience a natural disaster or other large-scale community disaster, Rural/Metro has the ability to muster significant resources from the several thousand trained emergency personnel we employ throughout our national operations.

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