In April, Eastside Fire and Rescue launched the beginning of a strategic planning process, to discuss the organization’s future in providing fire protection and emergency services to its communities.

The planning process will focus on an agency-wide analysis to discuss strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges; identifying the mission and values of the agency; and establishing strategic priorities

Five meetings are planned to initiate these important conversations and community members are invited to share their thoughts on priorities for the organizaiton.

Meetings are scheduled for

• 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, at Sammamish City Hall, 801 228th Ave SE., Sammamish;

• 6 p.m., Tuesday July 19, at North Bend Library, 115 E. 4th St., North Bend;

• 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, at the Carnation’s Fire Station 85, 3600 Tolt Ave NE., Carnation; and

• 6 p.m., Wednesday July 27, at Issaquah City Hall, 130 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah

For those unable to attend the meetings in person, an online survey has been created. The survey link is available on the Eastside Fire and Rescue website, http://www.eastsidefire-rescue.org.