TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Robert D. Espinosa, Fire Chief
Ron Laursen, Battalion Chief
Mike Boyd, Battalion Chief
Scott Hafdell, Battalion Chief
SUBJECT:Title
Presentation on Manhattan Beach Fire Department Services.
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Line
_________________________________________________________
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council receive a presentation on Manhattan Beach Fire Department Services.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 6, 2018, City Council Meeting, the City Council requested a study session regarding the delivery of Manhattan Beach Fire Department (MBFD) emergency services.
DISCUSSION:
The presentation on MBFD emergency services is divided into three service areas:
1. Operations
2. Emergency Medical Service/Ambulance Transportation
3. Support Services (Emergency Preparedness and Communications)
A presentation outline for each area is listed below:
Operations
The Fire Operations Division is responsible for preparing department employees and managing Fire Department 9-1-1 emergencies. Emergency calls are grouped into major categories that include fires, medical emergencies, non-fire emergencies, and public assistance. The majority of Fire Department employees are assigned to the Operations Division; the Operations Battalion Chief manages the most substantial portion of the budget.
Topics to be presented include:
I. Description of Manhattan Beach Fire Department Resources/Stations
a. Units
b. Staffing
c. Location
II. Calls for Service
a. Breakdown of emergency response types and services
b. Response statistics
III. Agreements
a. Mutual Aid
b. Automatic Aid
IV. Unified Response and Coverage Plan
V. Strike Team Deployment
a. Resources
b. Agreements
c. Reimbursements
VI. Ocean Rescue Program
a. Overview
b. Qualifications
c. Equipment
d. Response
VII. C...
Click here for full text