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COSTA MESA FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
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DEPARTMENT: COSTA MESA FIRE & RESCUE
PRESENTED BY: DANIEL A. STEFANO, FIRE CHIEF, JASON PYLE, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF/OPERATIONS AND JON NEAL, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF/FIRE MARSHAL
CONTACT INFORMATION: DANIEL A. STEFANO, FIRE CHIEF, (714) 754-5106
RECOMMENDATION:
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Presentation to the City Council to provide a general overview of the Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Department with respect to staffing, operating budget, programs, services and the status of special projects. Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the report and presentation.
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BACKGROUND:
The Fire and Rescue Department is a public safety function that protects life, property and the environment through its mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery services. The Department is budgeted for 97 full-time staff members: 85 sworn positions and 12 non-sworn positions. Part-time staffing consists of 1.25 full-time equivalents to serve within the three divisions. The Fire Operations Division provides emergency response services and staffs six fire stations, 24/7/365. The Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division provides life and fire safety planning, inspection, preparedness, and overall community risk reduction. Both divisions are supported by the Fire Administration Division.
ANALYSIS:
The Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Department includes three divisions, consisting of:
* Fire Administration
* Operations (Fire/Rescue/Emergency Medical Services)
* Community Risk Reduction
The Department's overall budget in FY 2023-24 is $35.8 million in the General Fund.
DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS AND DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS
FIRE ADMINISTRATION:
Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Administration Division is responsible for the delivery of all staff and support services, working towards the most effective and efficient operations of the department.
Among these services the division provides direction for strateg...
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