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November 12, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Donation Acceptance: Accept a Donation of 35 Seek FirePRO Thermal Imaging Cameras and Accessories from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Report Number: 24-0288
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Fire
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting a donation of 35 Seek FirePRO Thermal Imaging Cameras and accessories, valued at $39,421.24, from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Fire Department applied for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundations grant program for assistance in purchasing thermal imaging cameras. The grant was awarded in the amount of $39,421.24.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation will purchase the equipment and donate the cameras to Chula Vista Fire Department. The acquisition of the thermal imaging cameras will provide heightened awareness and increased safety for the Department’s firefighters during structure fires.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The Fire Department responds to Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical incidents both within the city and surrounding jurisdictions. Structure fires can be the most dynamic and dangerous scenarios which a firefighter can encounter. It is the goal of the City and Department to ensure our firefighters have the highest levels of protection and equipment to reduce risk while operating at the fire scene.
One piece of equipment which allows for increased situational awareness while working inside a structure fire is a thermal imaging camera (TIC). Currently, each of the Department’s ten (10) fire engines is assigned one TIC, and both truck companies and US&R are assigned two (2) TICs. This piece of equipment allows the supervisor to see thermal images in ‘black out’ conditions caused by smoke , which are frequently what firefighters encounter. The TIC assists in finding victims, identifying the location of the fire, and assists with maintaining orientation within the structure.
Providing a TIC for all Chula Vista firefighters operating in the fire , will allow for safer conditions for the firefighters by increasing situational awareness and provide an additional tool to assist with locating victims of the smoke and fire.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdi ngs of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Co uncil member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the acceptance of a donation of 35 Seek FirePRO Thermal Imaging Cameras and accessories, valued at $39,421.24, from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Anticipated future maintenance costs of approximately $500 per year will be incorporated within the Fire Department’s future General Fund baseline budgets.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MES Quote
2. City of Chula Vista Donation Acceptance Form
Staff Contact: Chris Manroe, Deputy Fire Chief
Harry Muns, Fire Chief