pages: CityCouncil/2012-02-07.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2012-02-07 | 6 | Councilmember Johnson stated knowing whether the hospital relies on the revenue is important; inquired whether fire fighting personnel would be used. The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated part-time Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) would be used; stated South San Francisco has a good model; South San Francisco only hires people interested in a fire service career. Councilmember Johnson inquired how the transportation service is working for South San Francisco and Palo Alto. The Fire Chief responded Palo Alto started the program seven days a week but the program has been reduced to five days per week; Palo Alto's program has been used as an overflow for AMR; South San Francisco has been more aggressive and has generated revenue. Councilmember Johnson stated it is important for the public to know that fire-fighting personnel would not be used for the pilot program. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he is excited about the program; the program would provide an important service but would also generate revenue. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is a little critical about pubic/private ventures; noted the previous telecom situation; inquired whether there would be competition with AMR. The Fire Chief responded AMR no longer provides service in Alameda County. Councilmember deHaan stated there would be competition with the hospital; $60 million was lost with the telecom venture; not having the upper hand is concerning. The Fire Chief stated the plug could be pulled if the program is not successful. The City Manager stated the City is more compelled to be entrepreneurial due to limited resources; the program would have cost benefits by freeing up the Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance, and would provide on-site testing for potential recruits; the plug could be pulled if estimates turn out to be overly optimistic. Mayor Gilmore inquired who would supervise the ambulance service, to which the Fire Chief responded the EMS division. The City Manager stated diversified service is a challenge that faces fire departments today. Councilmember Johnson stated that she would not compare the proposed program to the telecom situation; competition would not be based on price; inquired whether the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 February 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-02-07.pdf |