City Council Meeting Presentations FIRE DEPARTMENT
2 Mission The mission of the Fire Department is to create a safe, self-reliant and viable community through prompt and efficient emergency services; effective fire prevention and environmental control; and community outreach and training in fire safety, emergency medical treatment, and disaster preparedness.
3 Organizational Chart Compton Fire Department
4 Daily Staffing Suppression and EMS 1 – Battalion Chief 4 – Fire Engines (1 in each Council District) 1 – Truck (Ladder) Company 3 – ALS (Advanced Life Support) Ambulances 2 – BLS (Basic Life Support) Ambulances Total minimum staffing per day 22 – Suppression 4 – Ambulance Operators 11 – Administration and Prevention Personnel
5 Core Services Fire/Rescue Emergency Responses Emergency Medical Services Fire Prevention Hazardous Materials Response Emergency Preparedness/Public Ed. Inspecting and Monitoring Fats, Oils and Grease Generators
6 Fire Department Budget Funds Adopted Adopted Proposed Personnel Cost$ 14,682,569$ 14,189,779$ 13,020,305 Operations & Maintenance$ 1,959,450$ 1,864,460$ 2, Total$15,044,365
7 Projected Revenues FY AccountNameAmount Fire Permits (annual) /Reinspections$210, Fire Permits (one-time) /Fine Payment$32, EMS Reports$1,100, Special Services/Fire Reports/Research$3, Fire Recovery$200, Plan Checks$420, Hazmat$131,784.00
8 Accomplishments Stayed below the national average in response times Completed 2 Local CERT courses and participated in 4 quarterly refresher courses Completed one Fire Explorer Academy Hired eleven (11) Firefighters Hired twelve (12) Ambulance Operators Held Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention Fair Completed City-wide Camera project
9 Goals for FY Maintain response times below the national average Start Electronic Patient Care Reporting (EPCR) Assist El Camino Compton Center with the establishment of a local Fire Academy Hold three (3) CERT classes With the help of the Chamber and Business community, develop a Business CERT program Hold a table-top and field level emergency drill Purchase two (2) Fire Engines and two (2) Ambulances
10 Incident Types July 2014 – May 2015 (10,742) Presentation Notes…….
11 Emergency Preparedness Develop and Implement the City’s Emergency Operations Plans Help Citizens to Prepare Themselves and Homes for Disasters Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Community Preparedness Training LA County Community Disaster Resiliency Program
12 Community Outreach Fire Explorer Program Reserve Firefighter Program CPR and First Aid Training Safe Surrender Locations Vaccination Programs with Local LA County SPA Fire Academy (Assisting El Camino Compton Center) Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)