pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 12 | CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (09-470) Fire Department Response Standards The Fire Chief gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Tam stated since the beginning of the year the City started rotating brownouts to save funds; a decision was made to close Station 5; inquired whether training has been compromised because of the brownouts as well as staffing issues. The Fire Chief responded staff was challenged even before brownouts; any fire department is challenged to provide enough training; since the brownouts there is an affect, plus there was a reduction of one training director; crews are busier the matter is more of a logistics issue, but has been managed quite well; a training calendar has been put together for the next two years. Councilmember Tam stated team coordination comes with the number of drills; inquired what difference has been noticed since brownouts, specifically in the number of drills the Department is able to perform before and after. The Fire Chief responded that he heard complaints that not enough drills were performed even before the brownouts, especially multi-company drills staff still has the obligation to cover the City and provide services when in training; response times can be impacted during training. Councilmember Tam inquired whether response times are impacted because there is not enough staff to cover the people who are in training. The Fire Chief responded in order to have an effective joint : exercise, at least two or three companies are needed and response time could be delayed. Councilmember Gilmore requested an explanation of why two trucks are needed since Alameda does not have any high-rise buildings. The Fire Chief responded one reason is that trucks are dispersed throughout the community to improve response times and also to get enough resources to perform all tasks; the close proximity of buildings prohibits putting ladders between buildings Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |