Discuss the Current Level of Service Provided by the Culver City Fire Department and Possible Funding Options for Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 12/03/07 AGENDA ITEM: Discuss the Current Level of Service Provided by the Culver City Fire Department and Possible Funding Options for Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services . Contact Person/Dept.: Jeff Eastman Fire Chief Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Phone Number: (310) 253 5915 Item Number: A 6 Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (11/28/07) Action Item: X Attachments: X Department Approval: Jeff Eastman (11/28/07) Fiscal Impact Review: Marlee Chang (11/28/07) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Iker) (11/19/07) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (11/28/07) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council discuss the current level of service provided by the Culver City Fire Department including factors that impact the current levels of service possible funding options for emergency medical services and direct staff as appropriate. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Over the past few years the Culver City Fire Department (CCFD) has been facing a number of critical issues that could cause severe impacts to the levels of service the Fire Department provides to the community. Two of the more notable external issues are; continually increasing call volumes and fluctuations in emergency room capacity at local hospitals. The CCFD s staffing levels have not increased since the 1970 s while over the past thirty five years the number of incidents and many of the workload indicators have nearly doubled. The daily on shift staffing includes: three (3) three person Engine Companies two (2) two person Paramedic Rescue Units one (1) four person Truck Company and one (1) one person Battalion Chief Command Vehicle. In early 2006 CCFD staff began developing a five year projection and needs asse...
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