CAL FIRE Agreement for FY 2026-2030
Agenda Item 12.D
By Mike James, Assistant City Manager
Meeting Date: June 3, 2025
Background
•Since 2001, the City has contracted with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). •Provide staffing and fire operational services that include:
•Emergency Fire Protection, Medical, Rescue Response and Mutual Aid, •Basic Life Support Services,
•Dispatch Services,
•Fire Code Inspection, Prevention and Enforcement Services, •Land Use / Pre-Fire Planning Services,
•Disaster Planning Services,
•Lifeguard Program Management, and
•Staffing at both Fire Stations
Proposed Agreement
•4 Fire Captains
•6 Fire Apparatus Engineers
•1 Communications Operator
•1 Staff Services Analyst
•1 Battalion Chief
Year 1 cost $3,476,272 with an annual CPI increase of 3.5%
Reasons for Cost Increase
•CAL FIRE Local 2881 negotiated salary increase.
•Increase in employee benefits.
•Anticipated cost of service increase.
•Transition from 72-hour workweek to a 66-hour
workweek.
CAL FIRE Additional Services
•Expertise in Wildland Fire
•Cost Sharing and Resource
Pooling
•Specialize Equipment and
Services
•Community Resilience
•Regional Support and Aid
Conclusion and Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the
City Manager to enter a five-year contract with CAL
FIRE for Pismo Beach Fire Department staffing and
operations services in the amount of
$18,641,390.89 for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.