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CityCouncil | 2011-07-05 | 8 | CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (11-369) Operational Update on the Fire Department's Water Rescue, Commercial Inspection, and Senior Safety Programs The Fire Division Chief gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam inquired how long it would take to get the 14-foot inflatable boat ready and deployable. The Fire Division Chief responded the boat is on a trailer and permanently attached to a tow vehicle; stated the boat would have a fifteen-minute response time anywhere in Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated past discussions have involved marinas providing the Fire Department with access to a berth; inquired whether future inflatable boats could be stationed near houseboat areas. The Fire Division Chief responded previously, the Fire Department had rigid hull inflatable boats in addition to the fireboat; having inflatable boats near houseboat areas would be a great idea as the budget allows. Councilmember deHaan inquired how much the 14-foot inflatable boat cost, to which the Fire Division Chief responded $13,000. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the Fire Department would consider purchasing additional boats, to which the Fire Division Chief responded in the affirmative, if resources allow. The City Manager stated the 14-foot inflatable boat was purchased on his authority within existing budget allocations; purchasing additional boats would be difficult considering the budget that was just passed; Councilmember deHaan is working with the Interim Fire Chief on a donation of another boat. Vice Mayor Bonta thanked staff for moving the programs forward; stated the approach to the Senior Safety Program is a great; inquired whether the inflatable boat has wheels that would allow a fire fighter to pull the boat down to the shoreline, to which the Fire Division Chief responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired how many inflatable boats would be optimal and at what locations. The Fire Division Chief responded that he would have to defer to the Water Rescue Program Committee. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 5, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-07-05.pdf |