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File # 540-10
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 21, 2003
SUBJECT: Presentation by Alameda County Fire Service on Enhanced
Service Levels
doni Pattillo, Assistant City Manager & Sheldon D. Gilbert, Deputy
Fire Chief
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: eceive and Accept Fire Services Staff Presentation
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The Alameda County Fire Department has been providing Fire and
Emergency Services to the City of Dublin since July 1, 1997. Over this period of time, the City and Fire
Department have been proactive in dealing with a changing emergency response and risk environment. In
response to growth that the city has experienced and the need to prepare for some new threats and
challenges, a number of service enhancements are in process or have been implemented.
In July 2003, Stations 17 and 18 will be completed and staffed. This will represent a complete
implementation of Fire and Emergency Services Plan approved by the City Council in April of 1999. This
enhanced service level will ensure that City's response time and service standards will be met now and
into the furore. In addition to the fire stations, the City will be taking delivery of a new engine and patrol
for station 18.
In response to a changing risk and emergency response environment, the City of Dublin and the ACFD
have implemented a number of measures to ensure adequate equipment, personnel and communication
systems are in place for all types of emergencies. These service enhancements include:
1. Implementation of a consolidated dispatch center at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
2. Implementation of a Heavy Rescue Unit that is available to the City of Dublin
3. Maintenance and expansion of a state of the art Hazardous Materials Team with personnel and
equipment capable of dealing with biological, chemical or nuclear incidents
4. Implementation of a Neighborhood Emergency Response Training Program
The ACFD is committed to providing a high level of service to the City of Dublin. The ACFD will
continue to maintain its role as a regional leader in fire service delivery and coordination. We look
forward to meeting the current and future challenges and opportunities presented within the City of
Dublin.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and accept the presentation from Fire Services Staff.
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