pages: CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf, 17
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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 17 | Station 5 closure. Councilmember Tam stated the brownout was the result of going from 27 down to 24 [mandatory] staffing [level]; inquired whether staff totaled 27 in 2008, 2007, 2006, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam inquired why a four-year comparison was made for all districts and only two years for Station 5. Deborah Keenan, Fire Department Statistician, responded the [Station 5] district data was only available for two years; data has been requested from the County, but has not been forthcoming at this point. The Fire Chief stated significant impacts have not occurred because of the low volume of calls at Station 5; as the volume of calls increases, the chances of hitting a significant impact increases. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how districts are formed. The Fire Marshall responded districts are divided by geographical locations; stated new technology will be implemented within the next twelve months that will dispatch the closest fire unit by travel distance. Mayor Johnson inquired whether implementation could be done before twelve months. The Fire Marshall responded technology is in place; stated the obstacle is programming. The Fire Chief stated the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) would allow dispatch to identify where the call is and dispatch the unit closest to the call. Mayor Johnson inquired who would implement the program, to which the Fire Chief responded Alameda County Communication Center. The Fire Chief continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether there has been partial implementation of sprinkler requirements in the past. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |