The problem is the Town of Algoma Fire Department (TOAFD) and other regional volunteer departments lack the necessary administrative and operational resources to independently assemble an adequate response force, creating an unsafe environment for firefighters and the public. The purpose of this applied research project (APR) is to identify and assess areas of operational efficiencies and resource deployment models that may be offered through a consolidated fire agency. This applied research project utilized the descriptive research model to identify consolidated fire service delivery methods, implementation practices, and funding agents to evaluate the applicability of consolidated fire service within the area of southern Winnebago County. Document analysis, personal communications, a questionnaire, and survey were utilized to answer the following four research questions. 1. What models of consolidated emergency service delivery have been successfully implemented within the fire service? 2. What are the potential benefits or efficiencies that could be provided through a consolidated agency? 3. What criteria would be used to determine funding? 4. What is the level of interest among fire department members? The literature review identified several accepted models of fire service consolidation and practices. The defining of objectives was indicated as key to selection of an appropriate consolidated model. Based on research gathered recommendations formulated include the development of a committee to perform a needs assessment of departments based on accepted standards, consolidation of administrative health and safety functions, and enhanced emphasis on collaborative training opportunities.