pages: CityCouncil/2009-09-01.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2009-09-01 | 7 | Association (NFPA) minimum personnel requirements are the same as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) . The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated the OSHA requirement is the two in and two out rule. Mayor Johnson inquired whether NFPA standards are guidelines, not requirements, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. The Fire Chief continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the Fire Department meets the one- minute turnout standard, to which the Fire Chief responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the Fire Department's turnout time, to which the Fire chief responded two to two and a half minutes. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Emergency Medical Services (EMS) turnout time is faster. The Fire Chief responded EMS turnout time is slightly longer stated staff is reviewing ways to improve the time. The Fire Chief continued the presentation. Councilmember Tam stated a ten-minute ambulance response time would result in a patient being declared brain dead. The Fire Chief stated the County is revising the standard; the matter is a cost issue. In response to Mayor Johnson's inquiry, the Fire Chief stated fire and EMS turnout times are both within two or two and a half minutes; the County does not separate out turnout time standards. The Fire Chief continued the presentation. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry, the Fire Chief stated a cardiac arrest is a life threatening Code Three; a non- threatening Code Three would be someone who is experiencing chest pains; a Code Two would be a non-serious trauma, such as a broken bone, flu symptoms, dizziness, or maternity complications. Mayor Johnson inquired who develops the protocols, to which the Fire Chief responded the codes are worldwide. The Fire Chief concluded the presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 1, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-09-01.pdf |