PISMO BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item #12.B
SUBJECT/TITLE:
FIRE DEPARTMENT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive Fire Department briefing.
BACKGROUND:
Battalion Chief Paul Lee will deliver a report of Fire Department activities since the last report, which was provided in June 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This report is for informational purposes only and has no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Receive briefing and ask questions of staff.
2. Receive briefing and give direction to Fire staff for items to be presented at next briefing.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. December 19, 2023 Fire Department Semi Annual Report Prepared by: Meeting Date: December 19, 2023
Michelle Pearson, Administrative Assistant
Submitted by: Paul Lee, Battalion Chief
City Manager Approval:
Council Agenda 12-19-2023 12.B-1
Prepared by: Michelle Pearson, Administrative Assistant Submitted by: Paul Lee, Battalion Chief
Emergency Response
1. Emergency Response by Type
2. Year Incident Review
Lifeguard Program
1. Early Recruitment
2. Lead Lifeguard Academy
3. Watch Tower Program
Junior Lifeguard Program
1. 52 participants-Session 1, 42 participants-Session 2
2. New Format (3
rd year) numbers are increasing
Prevention
1. Special Events
2. Surf Events
3. 4
th of July
4. Sidewalk CPR
5. Weed Abatement Program
6. Fuels Reduction
7. SB 1205 Inspections
Vegetation Management Program (VMP)
1. CAL FIRE Fuels Projects
2. Lighthouse Unit 2
3. Cave/Bluffs/Ontario Communication Site
4. 1000 Hills RX Burn
December 2023 Fire Department Semi Annual Report
John Owens, Unit Chief
Attachment 1
Council Agenda 12-19-2023 12.B-2
Staffing
1. New Captain Specialist
2. Engineers
3. Training
Equipment
1. New Engine
2. Rescue Type 3 recertification
3. Rope System changes
4. Airbags
5. Lifeguard Tower
6. Going Green
Grants
1. Fire Safe Council
2. OHV
3. OTS
4. FEMA AFG Grant
5. Cal Fire CCI Grant
Attachment 1
Council Agenda 12-19-2023 12.B-3