ScratchLotteryTickets.wmv Yuba City - City Council March 1, 2016 Presentation
Responses 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Percent Increase (4.53% Annual Average) 1.35% 3.39% 5.56% 5.32% 3.76% 4.59% 10.34% 7.15% 4.68% Total Calls 8567 8452 8166 7712 7302 7028 7351 6591 6120 Structure Fires 56 68 58 52 66 63 87 70 85 Other Fires (Chimney, Trash, Grass, Car Fires) 226 199 228 183 204 209 259 232 248 EMS 5732 5970 5880 5680 5167 4959 4870 4397 4595 Vehicle Accidents 365 353 360 335 376 390 385 429 N/A False Alarms 273 346 340 315 369 414 619 530 N/A All Other (Gasoline spill, power lines, cancelled enroute) 1915 1516 1300 1147 1120 993 1131 933 1192
Yuba City Fire Department What have we accomplished in the last 6-12 months? Where are we going in the next 6-12 months?
Code Enforcement Fire Marshal Jim Mathews
Addressing High Life Risk Facilities Assemblies Public facilities which occupy 50 people or more Schools High Life Risk What s Next?
YCUSD/YCFD Public Education Partnership Jesse Frias Fire Safety Inspector Risk Reduction while increase Fire Life Safety Increasing Partnership with YCUSD Program reform by way of utilizing resources
Typical Violations Found Overheating of electrical wires Causes electrical shorts CFC 605.1, 605.5.3
Overheated/loaded extension cord CFC 605.1, 605.5, 605.5.2
CFC Section 5003.3 Chemicals Off-Gassing
Grants & Facilities Fire Chief Pete Daley
Grants DWR Flood Threat Grant $111,000 Regional EOC Communication improvements HSG Grant (2015) $45,000 5 Thermal Imaging Cameras AFG Grant (Pending) $53,000 2 Extrication Equipment Packages Jaws of Life HSG Grant (2016) $31,000 1 Extrication Equipment Package
What does the requested funding S.A.F.E.R. Grant $1.5 million provide? 9 Full Time Firefighters Limited Term for 2 Years Covers the cost of Salaries and Benefits
Facilities Fire Station 2 2014-2015 $53,000 ADA Access Barrier Removal 2015-2016 $300,000 Site Improvements ADA Accessibility Security Improvements Drought Tolerant Landscaping
Technology Battalion Chief Eric Parker
Y.C.F.D. Technology Battalion Chief Eric Parker
Web Based FIREHOUSE Software Captain s can do reports in the field Keeps occupancy/building information up to date and available. Pre-Fire Plans Instant access to occupancy/building information in the field. Instant access to Hazardous Materials information in the field
Telestaff Software Automates scheduling Notifies staff of any open position needs via their smart phone Conforms to our policies and procedures Frees our staff for other duties Automates our payroll Conforms to state and federal regulations
Promotions and Recruitments Battalion Chief Jay Bushrow
Promotions and Recruitments Largest hiring in Yuba City Fire Department History. Impacts 50% of our Shift Personnel The Fire Academy will be the largest and most extensive in our history 14-15 personnel 7 weeks.
Largest Hiring in YCFD History 2 Battalion Chiefs 3 New Fire Captains 2 Fire Apparatus Operators Internal 2 Fire Apparatus Operators External Lateral 12-13 New Fire Recruits 9 S.A.F.E.R. Grant positions 3-4 Full Time replacements positions 7 Promotions 14-15 New Positions
Fire Recruit Academy Battalion Chief Robert Stoddard
Fire Recruit Academy 7 weeks of the YCFD way 1 week employee development Building a foundation Cooperation and assistance of other City Departments
Recent Commercial Fire 538 ½ Second Street Chief Parker 2 Story, non-reinforced masonry building, built in 1910. 4 Apartments were impacted, each apartment was 900-1000 square feet. Displaced a total of 7 people $250,000 in fire damage does not including contents 2 Business affected
3 Alarm Fire, an aggressive fire attack kept the fire to a minimum
Post fire issues were solved in a collaborative effort with the Building Department and Public Works. Inspector Jesse Frias
What does this all mean?
What does S.A.F.E.R. stand for? Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
Where are we going next? Fire Recruit Academy 2 year Training Program Emergency Preparedness Training Emergency Notification Upgrades -Community Strategic Plan for the YCFD ISO Analysis New Fire Engine and Air/Light/Hazardous Materials Unit Leadership and Professional Development Succession Planning
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