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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 4 findings
F1
Page 27
Older equipment is being used until replacements are available, even if they have been pulled from regular use due to age/wear.
F2
Page 27
The El Centro Fire Department has now hired the last two members needed to be staffed with the appropriate number of personnel to meet the needs of the City of El Centro. -26- 2018-2019 IMPERIAL COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT
F3
Page 28
The El Centro Fire Department is on-time with their maintenance schedule.
F4
Page 28
While visiting Fire Station 1, hoses were stamped 2018 as the last date of inspection. No hose had a 2019 stamp.
Recommendations 1
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R1Page 28The El Centro Fire Department should budget for surplus equipment so that when items break down, firefighters are not forced to use outdated equipment until replacements can be ordered. RESPONSE REQUIRED: Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the grand jury requests responses from the following governing bodies : • El Centro Fire Department: F1, F4, R1 You are required to submit your official response to the Imperial County Civil Grand Jury Foreperson on behalf of the superior court to: P.O. Box 2011. El Centro, California 92244.