Citygate conducted a fire service Standards of Coverage deployment study for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, which serves a population over 1.25 million. The study broke new ground by determining the appropriate number of additional fire stations critically needed and then recommended Fast Response Squads staffed by two firefighters/paramedics for adaptive peak-hour deployment. The study independently reviewed in depth the existing fire and emergency medical risks to be protected and the current and desirable response system to meet these needs and recommended a best-fit solution to most effectively leverage the existing situation while allowing the development of an even stronger regional response system to benefit everyone.