HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10222013 - FPD SD.2RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Fire Chief on the status of Squad-1 which was placed into service on September 6, 2013
in Walnut Creek.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. Report only.
BACKGROUND:
The following goals were established when initiating the squad company concept:Enhance the response capabilities
and resources of the District in light of severe reductions in operational units.
Provide emergency medical care for lower severity basic life support (BLS) incidents.
Serve as a first responder for serious advanced life support (ALS) incidents when an engine or truck company
is not available.
Keep suppression units available for fire and rescue emergencies.
The extra resources will assist in reducing some of the work load on existing companies during peak service
demand periods.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/22/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Mary N. Piepho, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Daryl Louder, (925)
941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 22, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
SD.2
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Daryl L. Louder, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:October 22, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Report from the Fire Chief on the Status of Squad-1.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Provide supplemental staffing for fire suppression and/or rescue activities in their first-due area.
Evaluate the efficacy of alternative service delivery models and smaller vehicle platforms.
During the first month of operation, Squad-1 responded to:
31- BLS medical emergencies
94 - ALS medical emergencies
13 - Fire incidents
20 - Other types of incidents
Total responses - 158
Only one unit has been placed in service to date due to the availability of appropriate vehicles in the fleet.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Report will not be accepted.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Vito Impastato.