Kurt Latipow
Project Manager
City of El Paso De Robles
California
2025 Standards of Cover &
COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Evaluates whether community risks are being met
with appropriate emergency services resources.
Supports long-range planning, fiscal responsibility,
and community safety.
Identifies current performance, future needs, and
strategic opportunities.
Purpose & Overview
Why Now?
• Preparedness for future
Development and Economic
Growth
• Population growth, new housing,
and commercial developments
• Expansion of tourism
• Capital Improvement Planning
• Workload Capacity
• Response Performance
• Service Demand Increases
• Lack of primary care services
• Homelessness
• Behavioral health
• Traffic demand and traffic flows
• Care facilities
Why Now?
Specific Plan Area New Housing Units Status
Olsen / South Chandler 1,293 units Under Construction
Beechwood 911 units Approved
Uptown / Town Center 929 units On-going Construction
River Oaks 2 226 units Under Construction
North Chandler Ranch 879 units Specific plan & EIR needed Union / 46 134 units On-going Construction
TOTAL= 4,372 units
FIRE STATION #1
LODGING DWELLINGS POPULATION INCREASE ANNUAL CALLS
1392 472 1274 204
FIRE STATION #2
LODGING DWELLINGS POPULATION INCREASE ANNUAL CALLS
3237 8739 1398
FIRE STATION #3
LODGING DWELLINGS POPULATION INCREASE ANNUAL CALLS
2892 560 1512 242
CFS per person,
per year
Citizen Initiated CFS 21,704 0.688 688 7,929 29,633
Police Initiated CFS 18,130 0.574 574 6,615 24,745
Total CFS 39,834 1.262 1,262 14,545 54,379
2024 CFS
CFS per
1,000
residents
Expected CFS
Increase
Projected Annual CFS
Total
Development Impacts
What the SOC Measures
Community Risk & Hazard Analysis – Who/what is
at risk.
Deployment & Response Capability – Stations,
resources, and personnel alignment.
Response Performance – Federal, State, and local
benchmarks.
Workload & Reliability – Impact of concurrent
calls.
Capacity & Resource Needs – Sustaining service
reliability as the city grows.
Key Findings
Response Times
Data Limitations
Facilities and Logistics
Command and Supervision
Evidence Storage
Specialized Roles and Resources
Calls and Crime trends
Emergency Management
Effective Response Force
Mutual Aid Limitations
Ladder Truck Coverage
Turnout Times
Higher Per Capita Demand
Space Needs
Fire Inspections
Fire Dispatchers
Key Findings: Fire
Key Findings: Fire
Simultaneous Calls
Hire Emergency
Manager
Enhance Fire
Inspection
Program
EMS Dispatcher
Training
Staff Ladder Truck
at Fire Station 1
Hire Dedicated
Fire EMS
Dispatchers
Construct Fire
Station 4 to
Improve Coverage
Renovate or
Replace Fire
Station 2
Standardize
Special Event
Protocols
Tracking of
Prevention and
Community
Engagement
Improve Station
Design for Turnout
Times
Evaluate Office
Space Needs
Joint Acquisition
of Mobile
Command Vehicle
Fire Prevention
Training to FFs
Increase Public
Outreach
Education
Pursue Early
Renewal of
Measure J-20
Recommendations: Fire
What Has Been Accomplished So Far: Fire
Truck 8141 relocated and fully
staffed at Station 1
Completed November 9, 2025,
with Squad implementation.
Fire inspection program
aligned with NFPA 1730
Prevention staffing, inspection
delivery, CRR infrastructure,
public education,
investigations, and risk-based
operations are now consistent
with national guidance.
Special Event Planning:
Standardization underway
Emergency staffing protocols
are currently being developed.
Fire Prevention Training
A training component has been
added to future Captain’s
meetings.
Business Community
Outreach
Gaps identified; expanded
education efforts are being
planned.
Community Fire Safety
Curriculum implemented
Instruction now in place for
preschool, elementary
programs, seniors, WUI
residents, and general
community (smoke alarms,
escape planning, fire
extinguisher training).
Tracking of Community
Engagement Established
A system is now in place to
monitor prevention and
outreach activities.
Airport Security Plan
Compliance
Continued alignment as part of
the Airport Plan.
Key Findings: Police
Key Findings: Police
Recommendations: Police
Develop East
Side Facility
Conduct A
Facilities Master
Plan
Reduce Patrol
Supervisor
Burden
Add Mid-level
Supervision
Improve
Workload
Tracking System
Acquire Armored
Rescue Vehicle
Update Mission
To Reflect
Organization
Increase CSO
Staffing
Increase
Property
Evidence
Storage
Conduct a Jail
Workload Study
Establish a PIO
Position
Streamline
Records
Processing
Acquire Joint
Mobile
Command Post
Update CAD
System to
Improve Tracking
What Has Been Accomplished So Far: Police
Armored Vehicle
Purchased
Patrol Supervisory
Burden Reduction
Process Initiated
Deputy Chief Hired
Mission and Vision
Update Process
Underway
What Now? A Strategic Approach to Implementation
• Prioritize by Impact and Feasibility
Focus first on actions that most immediately strengthen service delivery. Sequence initiatives to address critical needs, operational gaps, and compliance requirements.
• Align Implementation with Funding
Match recommendations to available and anticipated funding streams. Consider phased resourcing: short-term operational improvements, mid-term staffing and deployment adjustments, and long-term capital investments.
Conclusion
The Standards of Cover is a cornerstone planning document that provides the City Council with a transparent, objective assessment of fire and police emergency services delivery. It ensures that public safety keeps pace with Paso Robles’ growth and supports informed decision-making on policy direction, staffing, and future investments.
Questions & Discussion