EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE C
LOCAL FUNDED RESOURCES
ASSIGNED TO THE CAL FIRE UNIT
ATTACHMENT
CITY OF PISMO BEACH SCHEDULE C BUDGET
Account Amount
Salaries and Wages $ 270,000.00
Benefits 213,266
Interagency Contracts 20,095
Contract Services 30,500
Phone 49,500
Water/Sewer 1,340
Electricity 5,100
Gas 2,750
Internet 8,760
Travel & Meetings 9,500
Misc Schools & Training 12,775
Membership & Dues / Assocated Exp. 1,545
Office Supplies 4,300
Computer Supplies 3,500
Subscriptions & Books 3,135
Rec Programs 36,425
Operating Supp & Maint 188,360
Radio Maintenance 3,000
Bldg & Grounds Oper S&M 12,530
Lessor rental payments 34,800
MV Operations 186,134
Technology Costs 167,226
Merchant Transaction Fees 1,030
Cap Outlay-Mach & Equip 22,200
Motor Vehicle Replacements 475,847
Total $1,763,617.88
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Contractor Name: City of Pismo Beach
Contract No.: 3CA07279
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EXHIBIT D, SCHEDULE E
This is Schedule E of Cooperative Agreement originally dated July 1, 2025, by and between the CAL FIRE of the State of California and LOCAL AGENCY
NAME OF LOCAL AGENCY:City of Pismo Beach
The CAL FIRE, State of California and its officers, agents, employees, and servants are included as additional insured for the purposes of this contract. The State shall receive thirty (30) days prior written notice of any cancellation or change to the policy at the addresses listed in LG1, Page 2.
FISCAL YEAR: 2025/26 to 2029/30
SELF-INSURANCE CERTIFICATION BY LOCAL AGENCY FOR
TORT LIABILITY
This is to certify that LOCAL AGENCY has elected to be self-insured under the self-insurance provision provided in Exhibit C, Section 17.
By:
Signature Printed Name
Title Date
SELF-INSURANCE CERTIFICATION BY LOCAL AGENCY
FOR
WORKER'S COMPENSATION BENEFITS
This is to certify that LOCAL AGENCY has elected to be self-insured for Workers' Compensation benefits which comply with Labor Code Section 3700 as provided in Exhibit C, Section 18.
By:
Signature Printed Name
Title Date
SELF-INSURANCE CERTIFICATION BY LOCAL AGENCY
FOR
LOCAL AGENCY-OWNED VEHICLES
This is to certify that LOCAL AGENCY has elected to be self-insured for local agency-owned vehicles under the self-insurance provision provided in Exhibit D, Schedule D.
By:
Signature Printed Name
Title Date
(LG1 REV. 01/2017)
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Certification of
Insurance
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EXHIBIT E
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER SERVICES
Scope of Services
Service Level Agreement
and
Clarification of Responsibilities
This Fire Protection Agreement is between The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the City of Pismo Beach (City).
A. SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL
The services provided under this Agreement will be delivered through a consolidated regional delivery model. This model provides immediate, mutually beneficial fire protection, rescue, and other emergency services to the City and to all areas protected by the CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit, San Luis Obispo County, the Avila Beach Community Services District, and the Los Osos Community Services District.
The closest fire and emergency resources, regardless of agency, will respond to calls within the City.
Likewise, when City fire and emergency resources are closest, they will respond to calls outside the City.
This Agreement is for a defined "Level of Service", not a set number of employees. The Level of Service in the Agreement describes the services to be provided and standards for the delivery of services. CAL FIRE will assign appropriate qualified personnel to deliver this Level of Service solely at CAL FIRE's discretion.
All permanent, limited term, and seasonal personnel providing services under this Agreement will be CAL FIRE employees, assigned, supervised and managed by CAL FIRE. In addition, CAL FIRE employees will assign, supervise and manage all Pismo Beach Lifeguards and Junior Lifeguards, and others working for the Department.
CAL FIRE staff are trained and experienced in managing all aspects of fire department and emergency services operations. All decisions will be based on providing the best fire protection services to the City.
The City will reimburse CAL FIRE for the actual cost of providing services under this Agreement. The maximum costs for those services are listed in Schedule A of the Agreement. The total cost shown in Schedule A is a "Not to Exceed" amount, and CAL FIRE will only invoice the City for actual costs. Some of the services described below are not listed in Schedule A and include a designation of the cost of those services. For those services without such a designation, CAL FIRE will attempt to provide the services at no cost to the City. If additional charges are necessary, CAL FIRE will notify the City in advance. In such cases, an amendment to this Agreement may be necessary.
B. FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Pismo Beach Fire Chief
The CAL FIRE Unit Chief will serve as Fire Chief of the City of Pismo Beach. The Fire Chief's role will be to manage the Department, including establishing policy and overseeing the performance of this contract. The Fire Chief will report directly to the Pismo Beach City Manager.
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The Fire Chief will have responsibility for assigning professional CAL FIRE staff to carry out the operation of the Fire Department and will have the authority to delegate responsibilities as he or she sees fit.
While the Fire Chief will have overall responsibility for the Fire Department, he or she will not have a daily presence in the City.
Pismo Beach Duty Chief Coverage
CAL FIRE will provide 24-hour Duty Chief coverage, usually with a Division Chief or above. The Duty Chief is responsible for daily operations of the entire Department, including Pismo Beach, and can be contacted immediately via the assigned Duty Chief phone number and by contacting the Emergency Command Center.
Pismo Beach Battalion Chief
The Fire Chief will assign a CAL FIRE Battalion Chief to serve as the City of Pismo Beach. This individual will:
• Be the designated Department Head of the Pismo Beach Fire Department. • Be the first point of contact for the City Manager regarding issues related to Fire Department operations, emergency planning, and CAL FIRE administrative or operational coordination. • Work closely with the City Manager and other City Department Heads on routine policy, supervisory, administrative, and operational matters.
• Be responsible for supervision of day-to-day Fire Department operations, emergency response, training, and preparedness; and,
• Be directly supervised by the CAL FIRE Division Chief.
The Pismo Beach Battalion Chief will also have responsibilities for programs and emergency response outside of the City and will at times not be available to the City. CAL FIRE will have the option of assigning a Cover Battalion Chief when and if this occurs.
CAL FIRE will provide this position at no cost to the City. The City will reimburse CAL FIRE for city- related unplanned overtime costs as well as provide an office space, command vehicle, operating supplies and general support for this position.
Fire Department Administrative Assistant
CAL FIRE will employ an individual in the state Staff Services Analyst classification to serve the City of Pismo Beach. This individual will:
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the CAL FIRE/Pismo Beach Fire Administration Office; • Perform a variety of analytical, fiscal, and administrative support duties; • Prepare financial status reports, establish strategies and maintain documentation for ongoing budget monitoring that may include OES reimbursements, managing Schedule C Budget, mid cycle budget adjustments for Fire, Lifeguard, Weed Abatement and Jr. LG Programs (including instructor timesheets);
• Manage business inspection program including mandated R-2, hotels and school inspection; • Research, submit and manage grant applications that support the Pismo Beach Fire Department administration and operations;
• Interact with the members of the public in person and over the phone; • Work closely with administrative staff in other City departments; • Carry out tasks assigned by the Administrative Division; and, • Be directly supervised by the Assigned Battalion Chief.
This position is included in Schedule A. The City will provide an office space, operating supplies and support for this position.
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CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit Staff
Unit staff, including the Deputy Unit Chief, Division Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, and support staff will provide basic support under this Agreement. A complete range of services beyond the basic level is available, including personnel management, training, fleet management, fire prevention, telecommunications support, dispatch, pre-fire planning, and forestry. If the City requests services beyond the basic level, the City will reimburse CAL FIRE for the cost of those services.
Fire Department Administration Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services in accordance with the following performance standards:
1. The Battalion Chief, or a designee, assigned to the City of Pismo Beach will attend Department Head and City Council meetings, when available.
2. The Fire Department office at Pismo Beach City Hall will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and staffed by the Staff Services Analyst, Fire Inspector, or Chief Officer.
Exceptions to this will include holidays and absences due to required emergency assignments, training or approved leave.
3. Fire Department employees will be assigned by the Battalion Chief to the City Emergency Services Committee, Safety Committee, Traffic Safety Committee and Special Events Committee.
4. The Fire Department budget will be developed and submitted in accordance with the requirements of the City Manager and approval of the City Council. The budget will include personnel and operating expenses necessary to deliver the level of service defined by the City Council.
5. All CAL FIRE employees providing service under this Agreement will be qualified to provide those services, trained to meet all current or anticipated safety standards, and will meet all required health and medical standards.
6. Purchasing, warehousing, and distribution of Fire Department equipment and supplies will be the responsibility of the Fire Department. The City will have the option of purchasing equipment and supplies by utilizing CAL FIRE purchase contracts or through the City's own purchasing system.
Any items purchased by CAL FIRE that are funded by the City's general fund budget (Schedule C) shall be approved by the City prior to such purchase.
7. Fire Department policies and guidelines will be developed using standards approved and adopted by the City of Pismo Beach and by CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE standards and policies will apply to all CAL FIRE personnel matters.
C. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
CAL FIRE will provide state civil service employees needed to manage state personnel providing services under this Agreement. These employees will be under the sole direction and administration of CAL FIRE.
All payroll and employment processes will be administered by CAL FIRE.
The Battalion Chief, assigned to the City of Pismo Beach, with assistance from other CAL FIRE Battalion Chiefs and Division Chiefs, will assume day-to-day supervision responsibilities of all department employees. All assigned CAL FIRE Chief Officers will be qualified in personnel management, personnel supervision, and legal mandates relating to employees.
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The Pismo Beach Lifeguards will remain permanent part-time employees of the City of Pismo Beach, governed by City policies and supervised and administered by CAL FIRE. Their payroll and employment processes will be administered through the City Human Resources Division.
The City will cover labor costs for Fire Department employees, including assigned CAL FIRE employees, to participate in training, testing, and the cost of covering shifts behind those employees. CAL FIRE will cover all other costs for managing CAL FIRE personnel.
Personnel Management Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services in accordance with the following performance standards:
1. CAL FIRE will provide all recruitment, testing, hiring, training and scheduling of career fire department employees needed to deliver the level of service described above.
2. CAL FIRE will schedule employees to ensure consistent staffing per the level of service, considering vacations, holidays, sick leave, mandatory training, and requests for specialized training.
3. CAL FIRE will be responsible for all labor relations including labor negotiations and grievance handling.
4. CAL FIRE will develop, implement, and maintain a Respiratory Protection Program as per CAL- OSHA regulations.
5. CAL FIRE will develop, implement, and maintain an Illness and Injury Prevention Program as per CAL-OSHA regulations.
6. CAL FIRE will be responsible for all administrative supervision, work location assignments, career development and employee discipline.
7. CAL FIRE will provide an Employee Assistance Program for all career staff.
8. CAL FIRE will conduct "reasonable suspicion" drug testing program for staff subject to testing requirements.
D. EMERGENCY SERVICES
As stated above, the services provided under this Agreement will be delivered through a consolidated regional delivery model. This model reduces the time involved in responding to emergencies by dispatching the closest resource.
Services under this Agreement will be provided through a combination of CAL FIRE personnel and Pismo Beach part-time employees, including Lifeguards. As utilized here, "CAL FIRE personnel" include CAL FIRE career and seasonal firefighters, along with reserves and volunteer/paid-call firefighters from other fire departments contracting with CAL FIRE.
All personnel will be trained and certified in appropriate levels of fire protection services commensurate with the values at risk and known hazards.
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Emergency services under this Agreement include:
• Firefighting, including structure, vehicle, wildland, pier, and other fires:
• Emergency medical services at a Basic Life Support level (EMT); • Rescue services including surf, cliff, water, trench, building collapse, and others; • Vehicle accident rescue, including extrication; and,
• Hazardous materials response.
Emergency Services Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. The Department will respond to emergency calls within the City, with an operational goal for the first Unit to arrive in less than five (5) minutes from the time of dispatch, after the new Bello Station is completed, 95% of the time, which is consistent with the City of Pismo Beach General Plan.
2. Scheduled Staffing Level - CAL FIRE will schedule a daily minimum of four (3) trained and qualified career firefighters, 24 hours per day, in Pismo Beach. CAL FIRE will ensure that optimum staffing levels are achieved whenever possible. Scheduled staffing by station is shown below
Schedules Bello Street Stn 64 Shell Beach Stn 63
Non-Fire Season
City Engine/Rescue
One- CAL FIRE Fire Captain and
two Fire Apparatus Engineers
State Engine Approved CAL FIRE
Staffing Mode for type 3 Engine
Fire Season
City Engine/Rescue
One - CAL FIRE Fire Captain and two
Fire Apparatus Engineers
State Engine
Approved CAL FIRE Staffing Mode
for type 3 Engine
3. The City is designated as a "must cover" area and CAL FIRE will dispatch resources through "move up" or "call back" if there is not an immediately available fire engine in the City for more than 15 minutes. Regardless of actual staffing, CAL FIRE will ensure that adequate resources are dispatched to all incidents which occur within the City, even if those resources are from other areas or other departments.
Staff at the Bello Street Fire Station (Station 64) is fully funded by the City, on a year-round basis.
Shell Beach Fire Station (Station 63) staffing is only partially funded by the City, with the majority of staffing funded by CAL FIRE. This type of staffing is referred to as "Amador Plan" staffing, as outlined in Public Resources Code section 4144. Under this staffing model, the station has a primary mission of responding to wildland fires in state jurisdiction areas. When not involved with state mission responses, firefighters are available to respond to emergencies within the City.
4. Battalion Chief(s) and/or Division Chief(s) will respond to all appropriate emergency calls 24 hours per day, seven days per week. "Appropriate" calls include greater alarm and complex incidents and will be pre-identified in response plans.
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5. A Chief Officer will respond to the City of Pismo Beach's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when requested by the City through the Unit's Emergency Command Center (ECC).
6. CAL FIRE will provide qualified Fire Department Public Information Officers to emergencies when appropriate.
7. CAL FIRE will provide Fire Department Safety Officers to emergencies when appropriate.
8. CAL FIRE will develop and implement mutual and automatic aid agreements and interagency mutual aid training exercises including:
• Five Cities/South County Automatic Aid Agreement
• San Luis Obispo Agency Mutual Aid Agreement
• California Fire Services Mutual Aid Agreement
• Diablo Canyon Power Plant exercises
• Mutual training exercises with all South County fire agencies.
9. CAL FIRE will represent the City's interests on the County EMSA Operations Committee, the County's Disaster Planning Advisory Committee, and the County Fire Chiefs Association as well as various ad hoc working groups intended to maintain and/or improve emergency response, disaster planning, or fire and life safety issues on a regional or county-wide scale.
These positions are included in Schedule A,
E. FIRE PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION
The CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit Fire Prevention Division is responsible for four primary functions:
Fire Protection Planning, Law Enforcement, Information and Education, and Hazard Reduction. Services provided under this Agreement by the Division will be delivered by staff members who are trained and/or certified in these functions.
Within the Division is the Unit Fire Marshal, a Battalion Chief, whose primary focus is on fire and life safety concerns of the Department. The Fire Marshal directs Division staff and is charged with updating and enforcing fire regulations. Law enforcement and arson investigations are conducted by CAL FIRE Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)-certified Peace Officers and Public Officers.
Division staff shall maintain close working relationships with the County District Attorney's Office, local law enforcement agencies, and local planning and building departments.
Pismo Beach Fire Captain/Inspector
The Fire Chief will assign a CAL FIRE Fire Captain to serve as the Pismo Beach Fire Inspector. This individual will:
• Review fire safety plans and on-site inspections for commercial developments, single-family dwellings, parcel maps, and other projects in a timely manner that align with the City's response requirements for its own employees;
• Enforce locally adopted versions of the California Fire Code (CFC) along with related State and Municipal codes;
• Conduct fire and life safety code compliance inspections of regulated properties and events, including car shows, temporary tent structures, and fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays; • Provide staff support and expertise to community groups focusing on fire prevention and safety; and
• Be directly supervised by the Unit Fire Marshal and coordinate with the City Battalion Chief.
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This position is included in Schedule A. The City will provide office space, operating supplies and support for this position.
Fire Prevention and Investigation Performance Standards:
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. CAL FIRE will make recommendations to the City, coordinate adoption of appropriate California Fire Code and appropriate Municipal codes.
2. CAL FIRE will develop a Comprehensive Fire Prevention Strategy that addresses:
• Fire Prevention permit and fee process;
• Fire Prevention inspection program; and
• Built-in fire protection strategy.
3. CAL FIRE will conduct Fire Safety Plan Checks on new construction within the City. Appropriate fire safety laws will be utilized under current City ordinance and adopted fire code. Design reviews and construction plan reviews will be conducted prior to construction. On-site inspections will occur during construction with a final inspection completed at the end of construction. This process will be coordinated with City Community Development Staff. Engine companies will assist the inspector in completing inspections for new construction when needed.
4. The Unit Fire Marshal, City Battalion Chief, and staff will work closely with the Pismo Beach Community Development Department in review of new subdivisions, water systems, development, building plan review, and inspection of existing public occupancies that are regulated and come under the authority of the adopted fire code.
5. CAL FIRE will conduct occupancy inspections on commercial occupancies within the City, identifying target hazards such as schools, hotels, public occupancies, and the pier. These inspections will be coordinated with the business community to minimize disruptions and impacts.
The engine companies will assist in inspections on commercial occupancies. A fire inspection form may be instituted specific to the type of occupancies and will be available to the public for pre- inspection use.
6. CAL FIRE will aggressively work to preserve or enhance the City's existing Insurance Services Office (ISO) ratings. This rating is based on several fire department components including training, staffing, equipment, dispatch and municipal water systems and is used as a factor in determining fire insurance rates for insurance customers.
7. CAL FIRE will conduct Special Event Fire Safety Inspections as necessary. This will include fireworks display inspections, inspections of temporary structures and maximum occupancy inspections of event venues. The Unit Fire Marshal, or designee, will perform these inspections.
8. CAL FIRE will conduct the Fire Hazard Abatement Program, commonly referred to as Weed Abatement at least once per year. If additional inspections are requested by the City, the City will pay for the cost to provide additional services. Lots that pose a fire threat will be targeted for compliance with City ordinances. The fire prevention staff will be responsible for the administrative support for the project and either the engine company or fire prevention staff will conduct field checks. Those lots failing to comply with the ordinance will refer to the Fire Marshal, or designee, for further action and/or a contractor will be hired to mow the lot with the owner being billed using existing City procedures.
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9. A CAL FIRE Peace Officer or Public Officer will enforce fire laws. A trained engine company officer will conduct preliminary investigations of all fires. A qualified fire investigator will investigate any fires that have a large dollar loss, injury or death or are suspicious. The Fire Department will investigate arson fires in full cooperation with the Pismo Beach Police Department.
10. CAL FIRE will provide comprehensive Fire Safety Education to the residents of the City. This will include public safety messages, school programs, community event displays and public presentations and/or workshops. The school programs will include visits to private and public preschool and primary-grade children. Fire station tours will also be available.
11. CAL FIRE Public Information Officers will be provided on complex incidents and fire department scheduled events. These trained personnel will be there to represent the interests of the Fire Department as well as the City of Pismo Beach.
12. CAL FIRE will maintain department-related information on the CAL FIRE Unit web page with links to and from the City of Pismo Beach website. A sub-page will be created exclusively outlining the fire department in the City of Pismo Beach. This will include fire safety tips, inspection information and general information about the fire department and the City of Pismo Beach. The page will be located at www.calfireslo.org .
13. CAL FIRE Geographical Information System (GIS) support will be utilized in pre-fire planning, strategic planning and automatic aid agreement maps available at a cost-of-service basis.
F. FLEET MANAGEMENT
The City of Pismo Beach maintains City-owned fire apparatus through the City's corporation yard, with major maintenance occasionally performed through commercial shops. The fleet is composed of 3 fire engines, a rescue, a lifeguard vehicle, a utility cart, command vehicle and 1 rescue watercraft.
The CAL FIRE Fleet Manager and City Battalion Chief will work closely with the City staff on vehicle maintenance issues. CAL FIRE shops and personnel are available for assistance on a time and materials basis should the City request this service.
Should the City desire to contract with CAL FIRE for vehicle maintenance in the future, a modification to the proposed contract can be accommodated.
Fleet Maintenance Performance Standards:
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. CAL FIRE will prepare equipment specifications for new equipment.
2. CAL FIRE will ensure that daily, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance inspections are performed.
3. CAL FIRE will ensure that CHP-mandated compliance inspections are completed.
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4. CAL FIRE may coordinate and supervise repairs on City owned vehicles as needed. City Fleet Management staff will approve all maintenance and repair work prior to its occurring to confirm it is appropriate and remains within budgeted amounts.
City will have the sole discretion to pay for the costs for supplies, materials, and contractors, if any, needed to inspect, maintain and repair City-owned vehicles.
G. DISPATCHING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT
The CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit Emergency Command Center (ECC) provides dispatch services to the Unit and to several local fire departments. The goal of the emergency dispatch system is to get the appropriate first responder resources where they are needed, as quickly as possible. Accomplishing this goal is done through a continually evolving system of policies, procedures, and plans, implemented through modern technology.
CAL FIRE staffs the ECC 24 hours per day with a Battalion Chief, Fire Captains, and Communications Operators. Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software plays a key role in the ECC's success and utilizes GIS maps and fire department resource databases which are constantly being updated.
CAL FIRE is the designated fire and rescue mutual aid coordinator for all of San Luis Obispo County, processing and assigning resources based on requests for assistance during emergencies that are beyond the scope of local jurisdictions.
The Pismo Beach Police Department dispatch center is the Primary 9-1-1 "public service answering point" (PSAP) for Pismo Beach.
Communications Operator
CAL FIRE will employ an individual in the State Communications Operator classification to serve in the Unit Emergency Command Center. This individual will:
• Dispatch emergency resources to incidents throughout the Unit; • Interact with other agencies and members of the public over the phone; • Work closely with other ECC employees to minimize response times; • Carry out tasks assigned by the ECC Battalion Chief; and • Be directly supervised by the ECC Battalion Chief.
This position is included in Schedule A.
Dispatching and Telecommunication Support Services Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. Pismo Beach Police Department Dispatch will continue as the primary 9-1-1 PSAP for Pismo Beach under this Agreement.
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2. CAL FIRE and the City will use the CAD-to-CAD system electronic interface to expedite 9-1-1 call transfers to the ECC.
3. Pismo Beach Police dispatchers will transfer, or relay calls for fire service resources to the ECC. Information between dispatch centers will be sent using the CAD-to-CAD interface software.
4. ECC staff will dispatch fire and emergency medical services, including Pismo Beach Fire resources, and make all notifications to other agencies necessary to mitigate fires, rescues, medical emergencies and other incidents in the City.
• For fire or medical incidents that do not trigger the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocol, Pismo Beach Police Department dispatch will "single button" transfer the E911 call to the ECC via the 911 trunk line system.
• For fire or medical incidents that do trigger the EMD protocol, Pismo Beach Police Department dispatch will still "single button" transfer the E911 call to the ECC via the 911 trunk line system, however they will stay on the line for interrogation of the calling party per EMD protocol while the ECC completes the dispatch.
• CAL FIRE will complete the dispatch of the appropriate Pismo Beach fire units within 60 seconds of completion of 911 transfers.
5. The City will participate in the CAL FIRE Mobile Data Computer (MDC) system. This system is used for receiving dispatch information, providing routing to an incident, providing command and control tools and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) for digital resource identification. Costs for hardware, software and support of the system will be negotiated between the City and CAL FIRE and will be paid for by the City.
6. City-owned base station radios, handheld and mobile radios, and pagers carried by fire department response personnel will be configured at City expense to the CAL FIRE primary dispatch frequency and meet CAL FIRE standards.
7. CAL FIRE will maintain a dedicated phone line between dispatch agencies for advisements and information exchange.
8. Pismo Beach Police dispatch will be the coordination point for non-fire City resources and agencies necessary to mitigate a fire, rescue, or medical emergency, such as Public Works and other City staff.
9. CAL FIRE will be the coordination point for outside agencies to mitigate a fire, rescue, or medical emergency, such as other fire agencies through mutual and automatic aid agreements, MEDCOM for additional ambulances, and marine agencies including the Coast Guard and Port San Luis Harbor Patrol.
10. The above practice will apply unless a more appropriate method that achieves the goal of correctly and quickly dispatching the appropriate first responder resources is mutually agreed upon.
11. CAL FIRE will be responsible for producing, validating, and updating GIS based maps to ensure accurate dispatching for fire resources. CAL FIRE will share those maps with the City when requested.
12. CAL FIRE will develop and maintain statistics and records of emergency calls within the City.
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13. . CAL FIRE will maintain status-keeping of Fire Department resources.
14. CAL FIRE will provide a 24-hour point of contact for media contact.
15. CAL FIRE and the City will each provide telecommunications services support, including the renewal of FCC licenses for the Fire Department.
• The City will provide CAL FIRE with access to a radio frequency
• CAL FIRE will provide the City with access to radio frequencies that will be used for a primary dispatch channel, command channel and tactical. • Additional costs for radio licenses, radio channels, hardware, software, and telecommunications support, including the use of the City's radio tower, will be negotiated between the City and CAL FIRE.
• The City will provide CAL FIRE with access to a radio frequency license to provide coverage within City limits.
H. TRAINING SERVICES
The CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit Training Bureau is administered by one Battalion Chief and
The Training Bureau maintains training facilities. Training Services Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. CAL FIRE will ensure that all members of the Pismo Beach Fire Department are trained and certified to the levels necessary to carry out the requirements of this Agreement.
2. CAL FIRE will ensure that those providing training to the Pismo Beach Fire Department are qualified and/or certified to provide that training.
3. CAL FIRE will participate in and conduct interagency training courses and drills with adjoining fire agency providers on a scheduled basis, to improve regional response efforts and interoperability of equipment and personnel.
4. CAL FIRE will evaluate each employee's training, education, and work experience to develop an appropriate Training Plan. Training for employees will be based on identified needs.
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5. CAL FIRE will ensure that the training provided emphasizes the types of responses typical for the City. Examples of this training include surf rescue, cliff rescue, local orientation, hazardous materials, Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, rescue watercraft, etc.
6. CAL FIRE will deliver training in a variety of formats, including periodic refreshers, continuing education, and re-certification drills and courses.
7. CAL FIRE will maintain training records in accordance with Cal-OSHA, CAL FIRE, and Pismo Beach standards.
8. CAL FIRE will develop and provide training to the Pismo Beach Fire Department's career firefighters, seasonal firefighters, lifeguards and junior lifeguards, and administrative staff.
9. CAL FIRE will provide administrative staff with training which will include the use of computers and software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.), as well as administrative procedures, personnel management, and financial administration.
10. In addition to the training necessary to complete their duties, CAL FIRE will provide Lifeguards with orientation training necessary for their success as employees of the City.
11. CAL FIRE will evaluate appropriate local, regional, state and federal training programs to ensure that Pismo Beach receives the maximum benefit for its training expenditures.
12. The City will continue to fund 3 gym memberships, at the City's sole expense, for CAL FIRE employees' use until the Public Safety Center building/project has been completed and occupied by CAL FIRE employees.
I. LIFEGUARD PROGRAMS
The Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard programs are important to the City of Pismo Beach. CAL FIRE recognizes the importance of these programs in providing a safe and visitor friendly community. CAL FIRE will work closely with Pismo Beach City staff in maintaining and enhancing these programs.
Current funding and staffing levels are contained within the existing City budget. The Lifeguards will remain part-time employees of the City of Pismo Beach managed by CAL FIRE. Their payroll and employment processes will be administered by the City's Human Resources Division.
Lifeguard Program Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. The Lifeguard Program will be administered by CAL FIRE and managed on a day-to-day basis by a CAL FIRE company officer assigned to Pismo Beach.
2. CAL FIRE will maintain an effective program with both Lifeguards and Junior Lifeguards.
3. CAL FIRE will ensure that lifeguards maintain their skills through annual recertification of existing lifeguards and annual testing and interviewing of prospective lifeguards.
4. CAL FIRE will annually conduct a lifeguard academy for all new lifeguards, in order to provide the skills needed to provide services.
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5. CAL FIRE will staff the appropriate number of lifeguard towers during the season, typically Memorial Day through Labor Day.
6. CAL FIRE will annually review coverage and provide a staff report and assessment program.
7. CAL FIRE will provide supervision, management and administration of the lifeguard program.
8. CAL FIRE will administer payroll and time-keeping services, and Worker's Compensation claims jointly with the City Manager. All Worker's Compensation costs related to the lifeguard program will be funded by the City.
9. CAL FIRE will provide exposure to job opportunities within CAL FIRE.
10. CAL FIRE will issue safety clothing and equipment at City expense.
11. CAL FIRE will annually conduct a Junior Lifeguard program at participation and duration levels determined by the City.
12. CAL FIRE will annually review Junior Lifeguard program size, costs and associated fees, and provide a staff report on the program, with an assessment of needs.
J. FACILITIES
The City of Pismo Beach currently owns and operates two fire stations: Bello Street Fire Station (Station 64) and Shell Beach Fire Station (Station 63). Administrative offices for the Fire department are in City Hall. Five lifeguard towers are located at various points on the beach.
CAL FIRE and the City of Pismo Beach agree that department facilities must be maintained, and improved, if necessary, to ensure the workplace's health and safety.
Facilities Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. The City will continue to construct the Public Safety Facility.
2. CAL FIRE and the City will work within budget constraints to improve working conditions in existing facilities.
3. CAL FIRE and the City will jointly review facilities to ensure suitability, adherence to codes and safe practices, and CAL-OSHA regulations.
4. CAL FIRE will provide staff reports with recommendations for changes to facilities and anticipated future needs.
5. CAL FIRE and the City will work within budget constraints to maintain facilities and coordinate repairs as needed.
6. The administrative office for CAL FIRE will remain in City Hall, unless both CAL FIRE and the City agree on a different location.
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7. The City agrees to pay for all facility operating, maintenance and repair costs, including utilities, for the City facilities used by CAL FIRE pursuant to this Agreement.
8. The City will design, equip and support each fire station to support 24-hour operations by CAL FIRE employees. This does not include dispatching and telecommunications support, which is discussed in Exhibit E, Section G.
K. APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT
Currently, the City owns three fire engines, one rescue vehicle, one rescue watercraft, one cart, one utility vehicle, one lifeguard vehicle and one command vehicle assigned to the Pismo Beach Battalion Chief. CAL FIRE has numerous pieces of firefighting apparatus and equipment in its inventory which will be available to supplement what is owned by the City.
Standards for personal protective equipment (PPE), including structural firefighting gear, helmets, gloves, boots, goggles, etc., are established for the protection of firefighters. CAL FIRE standards are set at or above nationally accepted standards for these items and will be utilized by the Department in providing services under this Agreement.
Apparatus and Equipment Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1. The City will continue to maintain adequate funding in a reserve account(s), at its sole discretion, for the replacement of vehicles, apparatus and equipment which have reached the ends of their useful lives.
2. The City agrees to plan for the replacement of fire vehicles or the retirement from front line service, as follows:
• Fire engine on commercial chassis – approximately 15 years per NFPA Standards. • Rescue, utility and command vehicles - approximately 5 to 10 years
3. Decisions to replace vehicles, apparatus and equipment will be made by the City, with input from CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE may recommend that a vehicle, apparatus and equipment are unserviceable or deemed unsafe. However, the final decision shall be made by the City in its sole discretion.
4. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) are a key component in protecting firefighters working in hazardous environments. The City acknowledges the critical nature of SCBAs and agrees to replacement of SCBAs and their component parts when they are no longer serviceable, no longer meet current CAL FIRE and/or NFPA standards, or when their continued use presents a threat to firefighter safety.
5. The City agrees to pay for all costs for purchase, maintenance and replacement of vehicles, apparatus, equipment, tools, radios, SCBAs, radios and other PPE used by career firefighters, seasonal firefighters, lifeguards, junior lifeguards, and volunteers regularly assigned to the Pismo Beach Fire Department. The City will own all previously listed items.
6. The City shall not be obligated to cover costs of vehicles, apparatus, equipment, tools, radios, SCBAs, and other PPE used by career firefighters, seasonal firefighters, lifeguards, junior lifeguards, and volunteers who are regularly assigned to entities other than the Pismo Beach Fire Department.
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L.QUALITY ASSURANCE
CAL FIRE has systems in place to document, compile, and maintain statistics and records of many of its activities and programs. This information is utilized to analyze program effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. The information gathered is used at local and state levels.
Pursuant to the wishes of the City Manager, or designee, written formal reports can be provided detailing the accomplishments and performance of the Fire Department. These reports include, but are not limited to, those listed below.
Quality Assurance Performance Standards
CAL FIRE will provide services according to the following performance standards:
1.CAL FIRE will provide the City with the following:
•Bi-annual department status reports for the City Council as per City policy •Reports listing numbers of calls for service by type and average response times. •Statistical analysis of fire cause and fire prevention/education focus. •After-action reports and critiques of significant or major incident activity. •Expenditure and fiscal reports.
•Presentations and reports to the City Council summarizing the accomplishments, activities, and programs of the Fire Department.
2.CAL FIRE will provide these services at no cost to the City.
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