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CityCouncil | 2009-11-17 | 18 | The Fire Chief responded there have been significant changes in commercial sprinkler requirements; new residential and commercial construction both require sprinklers. Mayor Johnson stated Alameda already requires sprinklers for new construction: perhaps requirements should be implemented for high-risk buildings even if the buildings are not new construction. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would like to see refining of data tracking, such as a month to month report card, to see what is significant and what is not; the costs of delivering medical service will increase due to the fact that many more people are at home now than in the past. Vice Mayor deHaan thanked staff for the data; stated the data will continue to improve; mutual aid calls are a concern; data should be provided; community training is important; the Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is very worthwhile. The Fire Chief stated Alameda was responding to Oakland a lot a new policy was implemented last fall; Alameda does not respond to Oakland if the City [Alameda] has two or fewer ambulances calls to Oakland have been cut by approximately 90%; Alameda uses mutual aid more than Oakland. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether American Medical Response (AMR) responding to an Alameda call is not included in the EMS response times, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Tam stated the presentation tonight grew out of exhaustive budget discussions; inquired what is the role of staffing in terms of providing adequate coverage and meeting response times. The Fire Chief responded an analysis would need to be done regarding how many additional companies would be needed to achieve the standard. Councilmember Tam stated staff needs to try very hard to meet the standard. The Fire Chief stated staff is reviewing things that can be done within the budget. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 November 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-11-17.pdf |