HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6b. Fire Department Annual Report Item 6b
Department: Fire
Cost Center: 8501
For Agenda of: 3/15/2022
Placement: Business
Estimated Time: 45
FROM: Keith Aggson, Fire Chief
Prepared By: James Blattler, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Fire Department’s 2021 Annual Report.
DISCUSSION
The 2021 Fire Department Annual Report (Attachment A) provides an overview of the
Fire Department’s past operational year. The report highlights both department activity
and statistics that the department utilizes to analyze performance and workload. Inclu ded
in the report are some of the major accomplishments made by staff during the last year
highlighting the work performed by Department staff.
To help keep the community informed of the efforts staff completed over the past year,
the report and an accompanying video is scheduled to be released to the public on March
16th through a formal media release, Department and City social media platforms, and by
posting to the Department website.
Background
The report focuses on the six major programs within the Fire Department: (1)
Administration, (2) Fire Prevention, (3) Emergency Response, (4) Training, (5) Fire
Apparatus, and (6) Emergency Management. Additionally, the report highlights the
staffing changes and major accomplishments of 2021 and outlines the major work efforts
anticipated in 2022.
The report aligns with three of the department’s five strategic directions in the
Department’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan (Attachment B): (1) Connecting with the
Community, (2) Continuously Evaluating Programs and Service Delivery, and (3)
Analyzing Relevant Data to Inform Decision Making.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On March 16, 2021, the City Council received and filed the Fire Department’s 2020
Annual Report.
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Item 6a
Public Engagement
This item is a business item for the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting and will follow
all required postings and notifications. The public will have the opportunity to provide
comment on this item at or before the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a " Project" under CEQA Guidelines
Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2020-21 and 2021-22
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund N/A $0 $0 $0
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total N/A $0 $0 $0
The Fire Department is funded through the General Fund's annual budget appropriation
adopted by the City Council. All activities within the report are covered through the annual
program appropriations as outlined in the City' s Financial Plan.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could choose to not receive and file the report. This is not
recommended as the report provides a record of essential statistics and trends that are
important for policy makers and the public awareness in our community.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Fire Department 2021 Annual Report
B - 2018-2023 Fire Department Strategic Plan
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S A N L U I S O B I S P O F I R E
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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I am pleased to share the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department's
annual report for 2021, which highlights the great work of your Fire
Department. Our dedicated staff has continued to provide exceptional
services to the community of San Luis Obispo, none of which would be
possible without the trust and support we have with our community,
City Council, City Leadership, and each other. For example, while
enduring the second year of COVID Pandemic response, members of
the department on the XSL Incident Management Team supported SLO
Public Health Department Public Points of Distribution for COVID
vaccinations county-wide. Conversely, the department obtained a 94%
staff vaccination rate when vaccines became available.
C H I E F 'S M E S S A G E
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The department experienced considerable staffing changes in 2021 with five retirements and the
addition of a new Training Captain position. These changes resulted in four members being promoted
to Fire Captain and one member to Fire Engineer. Additionally, a new Mechanic Helper, and Haz-Mat
Coordinator were brought on board and the department hired nine new firefighters to fill long-term
vacancies from 2020. Upon appointment, the new Training Captain immediately began coordinating a
ten-week recruit firefighter academy for the new firefighters.
Our employees remain at the heart of the organization and continue to bring new ideas and concepts
forward, improving everyday service to the community through operational improvements. Special
operations continued to advance with the expansion of the Technical Rescue Team with three
additional members, which further prepares our agency for all types of technical rescue emergencies,
including the open space areas. In addition, the Training Battalion Chief began the implementation of
the training plan to guide our firefighters and prepare for the various challenges the profession
encounters in providing public safety. The department improved incident management capabilities
through the implementation of the FIRESCOPE 500 Command and Control training.
Our Fire Prevention staff remained engaged in meeting the building community's needs while
enhancing capabilities by implementing the Self-Inspection program, adopting a new software
prevention management system, and continuing responsive service to customers. Fire Prevention staff
also supported the City EOC COVID response at various levels, assuring EOC staff's safety during the
initial phases of response while working with City staff to support safe business openings and
operations.
Our employees remain at the heart of the organization and continue to bring
new ideas and concepts forward improving everyday service to the community.
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C H I E F 'S M E S S A G E
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C O N T I N U T E D
Emergency Management and City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation remained a top focus
of City staff time and effort in 2021. To support this priority the Fire Department completed and
implemented several improvements related to Disaster Preparedness and Response, including EOC
position specific training for over 100 City employees. In addition, the Fire Department worked closely
with the Resilient SLO Team in updating the Safety Element of the General Plan.
In 2021 SLOFD responded to 6,223 incidents from four strategically placed fire stations throughout
the City. This number is over 12 percent higher than 2020, however only 1% higher than 2019 as the
department saw a significant decrease in call volume in 2020, much in part due to the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic.
Crews remained committed to responding to various emergency incidents in the City while supporting
the statewide wildfire siege with mutual aid resources. SLO fire department supported five major
incidents with 25 personnel supported by staffing engine companies and through single resource
overhead roles for a combined total of +8,300 hours out of the county. During the historic 2021 Fire
Season, all fire stations remained staffed to serve the community.
I couldn't be prouder of the hard work, dedication and response our staff continue to provide with
extra focus on safety and customer service. On behalf of all the personnel working for the San Luis
Obispo City Fire Department, I want to express our sincere appreciation for your support. I am
humbled and honored to share the hard work of our Fire Department with you and look forward to an
even better 2022.
Keith Aggson,
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Chief
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O R G A N I Z A T I O N
C H A R T
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K E E P I N G Y O U R F I R E
D E P A R T M E N T M O V I N G
F O R W A R D !FIREADMINISTRATIONF i r e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r
p l a n n i n g , d i r e c t i n g a n d e v a l u a t i n g a l l
f i r e d e p a r t m e n t p r o g r a m s a n d
a c t i v i t i e s . P r i m a r y f u n c t i o n s o f F i r e
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n i n c l u d e d e p a r t m e n t
l e a d e r s h i p ; p u b l i c i n f o r m a t i o n ;
p e r s o n n e l m a n a g e m e n t ; f i s c a l a n d
c o n t r a c t m a n a g e m e n t ; s t r a t e g i c
l e a d e r s h i p c o o r d i n a t i o n ; a n d g r a n t
a p p l i c a t i o n a n d m a n a g e m e n t . T h e y
e n s u r e o u r E m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s e a n d
F i r e p r e v e n t i o n p e r s o n n e l a r e t r a i n e d ,
e q u i p p e d , a n d s u p p o r t e d t o f o c u s o n
d e l i v e r i n g t h e m o r e v i s i b l e a s p e c t s o f
c a r i n g f o r o u r c o m m u n i t y d u r i n g t i m e s
o f e m e r g e n c y , i n v e s t i g a t i o n s , a n d
d e v e l o p m e n t .
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A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y
The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department is comprised of nine budgeted
programs, of these, only 5 are staffed. In fiscal year 2021-2022 the department
received a total budget of $13,997,547 with 92% dedicated towards staffing for
the 58 full-time members of the department, leaving 8% or $1,143,234 for non-
staffing operational costs.
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Fire Training/Safety Captain
Mobile Crisis Unit Pilot Program
Technical Rescue Team Expansion
Fire Intern Program
Live-Fire Training Improvements
Grants
The department seeks out grant opportunities to help both maintain and
improve the level of service provided to San Luis Obispo. In 2021 the Fire
Department continued to utilize the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant
program to fund paramedic certification training for two firefighters. This
grant will help the department increase the number paramedic-level trained
personnel, helping maintain the premier level of pre-hospital emergency
medical care to the community. The grant funding covers 90% of the
staffing, supplies, tuition and fee costs associated with the training. In 2021
the department recovered a total of approximately $42,000 in training
costs. The program is funded through August of 2022.
Newly Funded Programs and Projects
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A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
F I N A N C I A L S U M M A R Y
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P u b l i c I n f o r m a t i o n p l a y s a c r i t i c a l r o l e
i n k e e p i n g t h e p u b l i c i n f o r m e d , h e l p i n g
t h e m m a k e t h e r i g h t d e c i s i o n s d u r i n g
a n e m e r g e n c y a n d e d u c a t i n g t h e p u b l i c
t o r e d u c e t h e s e v e r i t y o f e m e r g e n c i e s .
W i t h t h e g o a l o f p r o v i d i n g t h e
c o m m u n i t y w i t h a c c u r a t e a n d t i m e l y
i n c i d e n t i n f o r m a t i o n a n d p r o m o t i n g
c o m m u n i t y s a f e t y a n d p r e p a r e d n e s s ,
t h e d e p a r t m e n t 's P u b l i c I n f o r m a t i o n
O f f i c e h a d s e v e r a l n o t e w o r t h y
a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s i n 2 0 2 1 .
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N
P U B L I C I N F O R M A T I O N
8
Increased social media presence
and activity
Completed specialized training at
little to no cost
Established an ongoing bi-weekly
standing segment with KVEC radio
to discuss department programs,
safety tips and disaster preparedness
information.
@ S L O C I T Y F I R E
@ S L O F I R E
@ S L O C I T Y F D
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M A K I N G O U R B U I L T
C O M M U N I T Y S A F E R
F O R Y O UFI
RE PREVENTIONT h e m e m b e r s o f t h e F i r e P r e v e n t i o n
B u r e a u a r e c o m m i t t e d t o
p r o t e c t i n g t h e l i f e , p r o p e r t y , a n d
t h e e n v i r o n m e n t o f o u r c o m m u n i t y
t h r o u g h s e n s i b l e , f a i r a n d e f f i c i e n t
m a n a g e m e n t o f f i r e p r o t e c t i o n ,
p r e v e n t i o n a n d e d u c a t i o n
p r o g r a m s . T h e B u r e a u i s d e d i c a t e d
t o p r o v i d i n g y o u t h e i n f o r m a t i o n
y o u n e e d t o b e s a f e i n o u r
c o m m u n i t y .
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SLOFD completed 1,360 fire and life safety inspections for businesses and
multi-dwelling facilities in 2021. Of this inspection total, Fire Prevention Bureau
staff completed 92 inspections of industrial facilities, schools, hospitals and
nursing homes, day care centers and assisted living centers, and large public
assembly occupancies. A portion of these inspections resulted in Fire Code
operating permits, which generates about $100,000 in annual revenue.
Fire & Life Safety Program
1,707 Fire & Life Safety Inspections
F I R E P R E V E N T I O N
S T A T I S T I C S
In January 2021 the Fire Department
implemented the Fire and Life Safety Self-
Inspection Program which allows certain
business in San Luis Obispo to complete
these inspections in lieu of a fire department
staff member or engine company. Businesses
that qualify for this program have been
chosen due to the low hazard associated with
their business practices. These include small
professional offices and some low hazard
retail establishments.
Self-Inspection Program
168 Self-Inspections
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F I R E P R E V E N T I O N
S T A T I S T I C S
The Fire Prevention Bureau serves as a “Participating Agency” in the
County’s Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Program. Businesses
that use or store hazardous materials in an appreciable quantity,
generate hazardous wastes, or operate underground or aboveground
petroleum storage tanks are subject to inspection. This program is
managed by the department's Hazardous Materials Coordinator.
Haz-Mat Program
174 Haz-Mat Inspections
Other Important
Statistics
PLANS
REVIEWED
PUBLIC EDUCATION
(# of people)
FIRE
INVESTIGATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTIONS
11
63 7
5
2 000 +
3 9 0
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H E L P I N G Y O U W H E N
Y O U N E E D I T M O S TE
MERGENCYRESPONSEO p e r a t i n g f r o m f o u r f i r e s t a t i o n s , w e
a r e a f u l l s e r v i c e a l l -r i s k f i r e
d e p a r t m e n t o f f e r i n g f i r e s u p p r e s s i o n ,
s p e c i a l t y r e s c u e , h a z a r d o u s m a t e r i a l s
m i t i g a t i o n , a n d p a r a m e d i c a d v a n c e d
l i f e s u p p o r t . Y o u r S a n L u i s O b i s p o f i r e
c r e w s a r e f o c u s e d o n s e r v i n g o u r
c o m m u n i t y . W e a r e h o n o r e d t o s e r v e
a n d t a k e g r e a t p r i d e i n p r o v i d i n g
c o m p a s s i o n a t e , s k i l l e d c a r e t o a l l
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s a n d v i s i t o r s .
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E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
S T A T I S T I C S
C A L L S F O R S E R V I C E6,223
C A L L S F O R S E R V I C E6,223
JANUARY 28TH
36 CALLS FOR SERVICE 13
2 0 9 CAL POLY
INCIDENTS
1 58 ALCOHOL RELATED
INCIDENTS
2 4 8 COVID RELATED
INCIDENTS
BUSIEST DAY:
AVERAGE DAILY
CALLS17
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S T A T I S T I C S
E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
RESPONSE TIMES
Average response travel time
(en route to arrival) for lights
and siren incidents3:3 4
14
Percentage of lights and siren
responses under 7 minutes total
response time (911 to arrival)6 8 %
SIMULTANEOUS INCIDENTS
807
1 4 7
40
incidents with 2 units committed
incidents with 3 units committed
incidents with 4+ units committed
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1 PHILLIPS FIRE
$159,803
2 CAROLYN FIRE
$87,891
3 101N/LOVR FIRE
$50,000
S T A T I S T I C S
5,327,238
T O P 3 M A J O R I N C I D E N T S
B Y D O L L A R L O S S
490,546
TOTAL PROPERTY & CONTENTS
VALUE LOST
TOTAL PROPERTY VALUE SAVED
E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
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S T A T I S T I C S
1
2
3
STATION 1
2160 Santa Barbara Ave
1,575 Incidents
STATION 2
136 N. Chorro
1,677 Incidents
STATION 3
1280 Laurel Lane
1,386 Incidents
STATION 4
1395 Madonna Road
1,585 Incidents
4
E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
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T h e C i t y o f S a n L u i s O b i s p o m a n a g e s o v e r 4 ,0 0 0 a c r e s o f o p e n
s p a c e a n d n a t u r a l r e s e r v e s t h a t s u r r o u n d t h e C i t y . T o h e l p s u p p o r t
t h i s c h e r i s h e d c o m m u n i t y r e s o u r c e , t h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t i n v e s t s i n
t h e c a p a b i l i t i e s t o c o n d u c t r e s c u e s a n d r e n d e r a i d t o t h o s e
e n j o y i n g t h e s e a r e a s . O u r o p e n s p a c e r e s c u e p r o g r a m s c o n t i n u e s
t o i m p r o v e a n d t w o k e y c o n t r i b u t o r s t o o u r s u c c e s s i s b o t h o u r E -
B i k e P r o g r a m w h i c h w a s i m p l e m e n t e d i n 2 0 2 0 a n d o u r U T V
p r o g r a m . T h e s e s p e c i a l i z e d p i e c e s o f e q u i p m e n t h a v e b e e n
i n v a l u a b l e i n l o c a t i n g , t r a n s p o r t i n g , a n d p r o v i d i n g a i d t o v i c t i m s i n
o p e n s p a c e a r e a s i n a t i m e l y m a n n e r . O u r U T V i s a l s o u t i l i z e d
t h r o u g h M u t u a l A i d t o a s s i s t o u r n e i g h b o r i n g f i r e d e p a r t m e n t s .
E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
O P E N S P A C E R E S C U E P R O G R A M
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P R O G R A M D E V E L O P M E N T S
I n 2 0 2 1 t h e D e p a r t m e n t a d d e d 3
m e m b e r s t o t h e R e g i o n a l U r b a n
S e a r c h a n d R e s c u e (U S A R ) t e a m
f o r a t o t a l o f 6 t o h e l p i m p r o v e
r e s p o n s e c a p a b i l i t i e s a n d
d e c r e a s e t h e d e p a r t m e n t 's
r e l i a n c e o n m u t u a l a i d .
8 Open Space
Technical Rescues
R E S P O N S E H I G H L I G H T S
12 Open Space
Medicals
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The San Luis Obispo Fire Department provides aid to all residents and
visitors in need. Often times vulnerable populations such as the
unhoused community are especially in need of service and the
department continues to adapt to these needs in alignment with the
Major City Goal of Housing and Homelessness.
H O M E L E S S R E S P O N S E
T H E M O B I L E C R I S I S U N I T H A S B E E N F U N D E D F O R A T W O -Y E A R T R I A L P E R I O D .
A N T I C I P A T E D I M P E L M E N T A T I O N
A P R I L 1 S T , 2 0 2 2
M O B I L E C R I S I S U N I T
E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
842 HOMELESS RELATED INCIDENTS
The Mobile Crisis Unit includes a social worker paired with an Emergency
Medical Technician. The unit will be dispatched to non-emergency calls for
service involving unhoused residents and is intended to improve residents'
ability to access needed social services and reduce law enforcement and
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paramedic response in non-emergency
situations, when possible. The unit will provide
crisis support services to all community
members in need.
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The Fire Department participates in the state-wide mutual aid system
where local, state and federal agencies rely on the assistance of
local governments to effectively manage large scale incidents. The
costs associated with responding to these incidents are
reimbursable under pre-existing agreements. During the historic 2021
Fire Season, SLOFD deployed on many requests for Mutual Aid
throughout the state all while maintaining adequate resources locally
to provide service to our City.
M U T U A L A I D
E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E
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5 Mutual Aid
Incidents Supported
25 Employees
Responded to
Mutal Aid Incidents
Total Personnel Hours
Assigned to Incidents
8,311
$1,178,841
Total Response Reimbursement
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T H E R E I S N O S U B S I T U T E
F O R R E A D I N E S S ...TRAININGT h e T r a i n i n g D i v i s i o n e x i s t s t o s e r v e
t h e t r a i n i n g n e e d s o f f i r e s e r v i c e
p e r s o n n e l p r o v i d i n g t r a i n i n g ,
e d u c a t i o n , a n d c e r t i f i c a t i o n s t o
d e p a r t m e n t m e m b e r s . W e p r o m o t e
e x c e l l e n c e b y e m p l o y i n g s t a t e o f t h e
a r t e q u i p m e n t , t r a i n i n g , a n d a
c o n t i n u e d c o m m i t m e n t t o h e a l t h a n d
s a f e t y . W e s t r i v e t o p r o v i d e t h e
k n o w l e d g e a n d s k i l l s n e c e s s a r y t o
m a i n t a i n t h e s a f e s t w o r k e n v i r o n m e n t
p o s s i b l e f o r m e m b e r s a s w e l l a s
p r o t e c t i o n a n d s e r v i c e f o r t h e
c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s o f S a n L u i s
O b i s p o .
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S T A T I S T I C S
T O T A L T R A I N I N G H O U R S : 1 5 ,2 5 3TOTAL T R A I N I N G H O U R S : 1 5 ,2 5 3
T R A I N I N G
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A s p a r t o f t h e 2 0 2 1 -2 3 F i n a n c i a l p l a n , t h e F i r e
D e p a r t m e n t a d d e d a n o n g o i n g f u l l t i m e 4 0 -h o u r
S t a f f F i r e T r a i n i n g a n d S a f e t y O f f i c e r . T h e
p o s i t i o n , w h i c h w a s f i l l e d i n S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 1 ,
a s s u m e d a w i d e r a n g e o f t r a i n i n g d u t i e s i n c l u d i n g
p l a n n i n g , s c h e d u l i n g , s u p e r v i s i n g , a n d
a d m i n i s t e r i n g a c o m p r e h e n s i v e f i r e t r a i n i n g
p r o g r a m a n d c o o r d i n a t i n g t h e i n -s e r v i c e t r a i n i n g
a n d s a f e t y p r o g r a m s f o r t h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t . T h e
T r a i n i n g O f f i c e r c o o r d i n a t e s i n ‐s e r v i c e t r a i n i n g
a n d s a f e t y p r o g r a m s w i t h s h i f t B a t t a l i o n C h i e f s .
T h e n e w p o s i t i o n p r o v i d e s c o n s i s t e n t a n d r e l i a b l e
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d c o o r d i n a t i o n o f a l l m a n d a t o r y ,
r e c e r t i f i c a t i o n a n d r e c o m m e n d e d i n ‐s e r v i c e
t r a i n i n g a n d s a f e t y p r o g r a m s f o r e m e r g e n c y
T R A I N I N G
N E W T R A I N I N G C A P T A I N P O S I T I O N
r e s p o n s e , w h i c h i s n e c e s s a r y a s t h e c o m p l e x i t y a n d c h a n g i n g s e r v i c e
d e m a n d s c a l l f o r s p e c i a l i z e d i n s t r u c t i o n . I n a d d i t i o n , t h e F i r e T r a i n i n g a n d
S a f e t y O f f i c e r r e s p o n d s t o e m e r g e n c y i n c i d e n t s i n t h e p r i m a r y r o l e o f
o p e r a t i o n a l s u p p o r t a n d a s t h e i n c i d e n t s a f e t y o f f i c e r t o i d e n t i f y a n d c e a s e
p r e v e n t a b l e a c c i d e n t s o r p o t e n t i a l l y u n s a f e s i t u a t i o n s .
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I n 2 0 2 1 t h e W e l l n e s s a n d F i t n e s s I n i t i a t i v e t e a m w a s a b l e t o
b u i l d o n p r e v i o u s y e a r 's s u c c e s s i n i t s g o a l s o f r e d u c i n g
w o r k p l a c e i n j u r i e s a n d i m p r o v i n g t h e h e a l t h a n d w e l l n e s s
o f s t a f f . S i n c e t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f t h i s p r o g r a m i n 2 0 1 8 ,
t h e d e p a r t m e n t h a s s e e n a 1 9 % d e c r e a s e i n t h e n u m b e r o f
h o u r s m i s s e d d u e t o a w o r k p l a c e i n j u r y .
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T R A I N I N G
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I n t r o d u c e d n u t r i t i o n a l
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S e c u r e d r e m o t e l e a r n i n g
f r o m a p l a t f o r m d e v e l o p e d
b y a l o c a l g y m , w h i c h
c a t e r s t o t h e p h y s i c a l
d e m a n d s o f o u r
p r o f e s s i o n .
D e v e l o p e d a s o f t w a r e
p r o g r a m t h a t w i l l t r a c k
t h e d e p a r t m e n t a n n u a l
p h y s i c a l a s s e s s m e n t s t o
h e l p m o n i t o r e f i t n e s s ,
m o b i l i t y , s t r e n g t h a n d
o t h e r h e a l t h m e a s u r e s .
Page 873 of 984
T h e S L O F D R e c r u i t F i r e A c a d e m y c u r r i c u l u m c o v e r s 1 5 a r e a s o f c o r e
f i r e f i g h t e r c o m p e t e n c i e s w i t h i n f i v e b l o c k s o f i n s t r u c t i o n , w i t h e a c h
b l o c k b e i n g t w o w e e k s i n l e n g t h . E a c h b l o c k i s d e l i v e r e d t h r o u g h
c l a s s r o o m l e c t u r e a n d d a i l y m a n i p u l a t i v e s k i l l s o n t h e d r i l l g r o u n d .
A t t h e e n d o f e a c h b l o c k , r e c r u i t s a r e t e s t e d t h r o u g h w r i t t e n a n d
m a n i p u l a t i v e s k i l l s e x a m s . E a c h b l o c k o f i n s t r u c t i o n b u i l d s u p o n t h e
p r e v i o u s b l o c k a n d b e c o m e s i n c r e a s i n g l y d i f f i c u l t . U p o n s u c c e s s f u l
c o m p l e t i o n , e a c h r e c r u i t f i r e f i g h t e r m e e t s t h e N F P A 1 0 0 1 s t a n d a r d
f o r p r o f e s s i o n a l q u a l i f i c a t i o n s f o r f i r e f i g h t e r .
R E C R U I T A C A D E M Y
R E C R U I T A C A D E M Y 2 1
9 N E W R E C R U I T S
1 0 W E E K S
G R A D U A T I O N D A T E : 1 2 /1 7 /2 0 2 1
T R A I N I N G
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P R O G R A M S U M M A R YFI
RE APPARATUSF i r e F l e e t S e r v i c e s p r o c u r e s ,
m a i n t a i n s , a n d r e p a i r s a l l f i r e v e h i c l e s
a n d e q u i p m e n t . M a i n t e n a n c e i s
p e r f o r m e d o n a d i v e r s e f l e e t r a n g i n g
f r o m F i r e A e r i a l T r u c k s t o s m a l l
h y d r a u l i c t o o l s . T h e g o a l i s t o k e e p f i r e
e q u i p m e n t i n s e r v i c e a l l o w i n g t h e
d e p a r t m e n t t o p r o v i d e e x c e p t i o n a l
s e r v i c e t o t h e c o m m u n i t y .
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F I R E A P P A R A T U S
S T A T I S T I C S
T r a n s m i s s i o n r e b u i l d o n
s t a f f v e h i c l e
R e p a i r e d , r e b u i l t , a n d
u p d a t e d T r u c k -1 s u s p e n s i o n
R e b u i l t a n d o v e r h a u l e d 2
a p p a r a t u s p u m p s
R e p l a c e d r a d i a t o r s o n 2
a p p a r a t u s
R e p a i r e d O E S E n g i n e
5 8 % C o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n 2 4 h o u r s
7 3 % C o m p l e t e d
w i t h i n 7 2 h o u r s
2 7 % O v e r 7 2
h o u r s
108 Total Work Orders
M A J O R R E P A I R S
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P R O G R A M S U M M A R YE
MERGENCYMANAGEMENTT h e F i r e D e p a r t m e n t l e a d s t h e C i t y ’s
E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t e f f o r t s t o p l a n
f o r , r e s p o n d t o , r e c o v e r f r o m a n d
m i t i g a t e t h e i m p a c t s o f n a t u r a l a n d
h u m a n m a d e l a r g e s c a l e e m e r g e n c i e s
a n d d i s a s t e r s t h a t i m p a c t S a n L u i s
O b i s p o . T h e D e p a r t m e n t m a d e s e v e r a l
a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s i n 2 0 2 1 t o h e l p m e e t
t h e s e n e e d s .
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S e c u r e d c o n t r a c t s e r v i c e s f u n d i n g t o h e l p s u p p o r t e s s e n t i a l
s t a f f t r a i n i n g
P r o m o t e d C o m m u n i t y D i s a s t e r P r e p a r e d n e s s t h r o u g h p u b l i c
i n f o r m a t i o n e f f o r t s i n c l u d i n g d i s s e m i n a t i o n o f f l i e r s a n d b i -w e e k l y
l o c a l t a l k r a d i o a p p e a r a n c e s
S e c u r e d o v e r $1 6 ,5 0 0 i n f u n d i n g t h r o u g h t h e C o u n t y o f S a n L u i s
O b i s p o ’s N u c l e a r P r e p a r e d n e s s P r o g r a m t o o b t a i n e s s e n t i a l E O C
e q u i p m e n t
E M E R G E N C Y
M A N A G E M E N T
5 3 position specific trainings for key staff
1 general EOC training
1 tabletop exercise. EOC activation for a storm/flooding
event
Emergency Operation Center Trainings
2 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
"Nuke 101" Training Sessions
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R E T I R E M E N T S
G A R Y H A L E
F I R E C A P T A I N
2 6 Y E A R S
T H A N K Y O U !
T H A N K Y O U !
For Your Service!
For Your Service!
M O L L Y B R O W N
F I R E I N S P E C T O R I I I
2 2 Y E A R S
M A T T L I P S O N
F I R E C A P T A I N
2 6 Y E A R S
E R I C B A S K I N
F I R E E N G I N E E R
2 2 Y E A R S
G E N E H I C K S
F I R E E N G I N E E R
1 2 Y E A R S 29Page 879 of 984
P R O M O T I O N S /
N E W H I R E S
F I R E C A P T A I N
N A T E H A S C H M A T T J E C K E L L J A S O N P R A T T J I M M Y W I T T
F I R E E N G I N E E R F I R E I N S P E C T O R
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F I R E
I N S P E C T O R -1
F I R E M E C H A N I C
H E L P E R
R O B C H I L D M A T T I E B L I S S J O E Y N A U D Y L A N A R C H E R
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P R O M O T I O N S /
N E W H I R E S
2 0 2 1 F I R E F I G H T E R R E C R U I T S
M I C K E Y S E N S E N B A C H B R E N D A N T H O E L E J U D S O N H I C K S
D A N E H U T S L A R
S C O T T M C A N I N C H J A C O B S A B A T I N O L U K E K R A E M E R
T E D M A R T I N A N T H O N Y F R E E M A N
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Ongoing funding secured for
the Public Safety Equipment
Replacement Project
A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
Onboarded new specialty
response team members (USAR
and HazMat)
Hired new staff members
including 9 new firefighters, a
haz-mat coordinator and
mechanic helper
Supported City Employee
"Drive Thru Flu Clinic"
Updated numerous policies
and procedures in preparation
for Lexipol implementation
Supported Local Incident
Management Team through
COVID vaccination sites
Expanded technical rescue
team from 3 members to 6
New energy efficient lighting
throughout Station 1 as part of
Climate Action Major City
Goal
Secured funding and approval
to launch a mobile crisis unit
Supported Special Olympics
torch run through the
community
Secured ongoing funding for
new mobile inspection
software, Mobile Eyes
Initiated Self-Inspection
program
Provided executive leadership
EOC training for all positions
including Operations, Finance,
Logistics, and Planning
Implementation of FIRESCOPE
500 Command and Control
Training
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1mplement and evaluate the Mobile Crisis Unit program.
Focus attention on the integration of risk management at all levels of the organization
and emergency incidents.
Continue to improve behavioral health support through PEER Team training, increased
access to counseling and psychological support for firefighters and their families.
Expanding functional fitness program testing, evaluation and movement screening to
reduce firefighter injuries while improving fitness and service capabilities of staff.
Enhance community involvement and connections through social media, active
participation in City sponsored events and host job fair for future emergency service
careers.
Identify opportunities to partner with Labor and Cuesta College to enroll and support
suppression personnel attendance in the Paramedic program.
Expand the fire training facility through the addition of new burn prop.
Coordinate with Labor the implementation of Lexipol policy and procedures program
converting all current department policies into the Lexipol format and instituting training
of staff on the program.
Seek support for Emergency Manager to maintain and update City guiding documents,
training, public education and fuel management to support open space and public areas
from wildfire.
Develop and implement leadership and succession training at all levels by training staff.
Continue to support Major City Goal of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Intern
Program, job fairs, ride-along program, outreach and ensuring fair and equitable hiring
practices.
Update the 5-year strategic plan to adjusted department goals and objectives.
Revise written Auto-Aid Agreement with CAL FIRE SLU to best meet the needs of both
agencies and the communities served.
W H A T 'S A H E A D
I N 2 0 2 2
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Fire Department 2021 Annual ReportMarch 15, 2022
Program HighlightsAccomplishmentsLooking Forward
Planning, directing and evaluating all fire department programs and activities.• Operating Budget• Fire Intern Program (DEI)• Grants Management• Public Information
Protecting the life, property, and the environment through sensible, fair and efficient management of fire protection, prevention and education programs.Program 2021 CountPlan Review 637Self-Inspection 168Haz Mat 174Fire & Life Safety Inspection 1,707Construction Inspections 390Fire Investigations 5
A full-service all-risk fire department offering fire suppression, specialty rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, and paramedic advanced life support.6,223 Calls for Service• 136 Fires• 248 COVID Related• 209 Cal Poly IncidentsUnits Committed 2021 Count2 8073 1474+ 40Simultaneous Incidents
Response TimesAverage vs 90thPercentileTotal Response Time ComponentsNFPA 1710: “Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire DepartmentsPerformance Objective: 4 Minutes or less travel time for 90%3:34Average – 20215:3590thPercentile – July to December 2021Travel Time (Lights and Sirens)
Capability ImprovementsSpecialized EquipmentDynamic Multi-Jurisdictional Training2021 Statistics8 Open Space Technical Rescues12 Open Space Medicals
14% of total calls for service38% of total fires64% Medical RelatedProviding aid to all residents and visitors in need.Mobile Crisis Unit PilotFocused ServicesLearn by doingData driven adjustments
StatisticsFire Responses: 5146% increase from 2020What We’re DoingCollaboration with PartnersPark RangersFire Safe CouncilCity Steering CommitteeFuel Reduction EffortsSocial Media CampaignEducation, Mobile Crisis Unit
Assisting local, state and federal agencies to effectively manage large scale incidents.Response Highlights5 Incidents Supported25 Employees 8,311 Personnel Hours$1,178,841 Gross Revenue83% from the Dixie Fire
Serving the training needs of fire service personnel providing training, education, and certifications to department members. Program Highlights40 Hour Training & Safety OfficerRecruit Academy 2115,253 Training HoursCommand and Control
Since 2018 implementation, 19% decrease in the number of hours missed due to a workplace injury.Nutritional ProgrammingAdapted through COVID-19Improved tracking capabilities
108 Total Work OrdersMajor RepairsTransmission rebuild on staff vehicleRepaired, rebuilt, and updated Truck-1 suspensionRebuilt and overhauled 2 apparatus pumpsReplaced radiators on 2 apparatusRepaired OES EngineProcuring, maintaining, and repairing all fire vehicles and equipment.
5 Emergency Operation Center Trainings2 Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant SessionsCommunity Disaster Preparedness EducationSecured over $16,500 in funding for EOC equipmentLeading the City’s efforts to plan for, respond to, recover from and mitigate the impacts from large scale emergencies and disasters.
Supported “Drive Thru Flu Clinic” for Employees&Supported Local Incident Management Team through County COVID Vaccination sitesSupported Police Department Special Olympics torch runNew energy efficient lighting at Station 1Updated numerous policies and procedures
Continue Supporting Major City GoalsMobile Crisis Unit Program ImplementationCity Green Team Participation and Carbon Reduction PlanningFire Intern ProgramSupport Future of the DepartmentUpdating the Department 5-Year strategic PlanDevelop leadership and succession planningPolicy and Procedure updates (Lexipol)Training Program and Facility improvementsBuild on relationships with Partner AgenciesRevise aid agreements with Cal FireEnhancing City & Community Disaster Preparedness
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