Monterey County Grand Jury • 2023-2024 • Agency Response

Administrative Office*

Published: July 17, 2024 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 1 findings

F15
The Monterey Fire Department (MFD) currently relies on an outdated two-tone paging system for alerts. Upgrading to a modern Fire Station Alerting system would enhance response times for multi-station emergency calls and bolster public safety. The Respondent agrees with the finding. Response to F1:
Related Recommendations (1)
R15
The City of Monterey and MFD Administration collaborate with the County of Monterey to implement a plan and timeline for upgrading to a modern Fire Station Alert system by December 31, 2024. Response to R15: The recommendation requires further analysis. The County of Monterey Emergency Communications Department (ECD) is working toward implementing Fire Station Alerting for all Monterey County fire departments that it provides service to within the current fiscal year (FY 2024-25). The Fire Chiefs Association has assigned a project manager from the City of Monterey Fire Department to this project. ECD anticipates that this item will be submitted to the ECD Operations Board by MFD in August 2024 and the ECD Executive Board in September 2024. As the project timeline progresses, ECD will provide an update to the Board of Supervisors no later than December 31, 2024. 1 of 1

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