Department

R1

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: work to maintain and promote the current level of community support. (Findings 1, 8-10)

R4

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: establish operating reserves. (Findings 2-4) Comments The CVFD provides a vital service to both the Comptche area and the County as a whole. In a mutually beneficial relationship, employers in Comptche provide a pool for volunteer firefighters and thereby promote public safety for themselves and the entire community. It is in the best interests of the County to support the CVFD as well as local employers. The CVFD is staffed entirely by volunteers who cover out of their own pockets expenses incurred while on a call. In addition to the monetary costs associated with volunteering to serve in the CVFD, the chief also has the burden of responsibility for any accidents or problems which occur in the Department. Making the office of chief a paid position will alleviate some of the pressure on him, allowing him to devote a portion of his time to behind-the-scenes department business like grant writing and community outreach efforts. Some of the Department’s equipment was obtained through the FEPP program, which provides a vital and much needed source of equipment for small rural fire departments. FEPP requires that unserviceable or excess equipment initially acquired through the program be disposed of only through a long and complicated process which involves considerable time and paperwork to complete. Due to already high workloads, this process is often low on the list of priorities for a department. Some of the currently active equipment is on the verge of becoming unserviceable and will need to be stored. The only solution to this dilemma is to proceed through the disposal process before storage becomes a serious problem for the Department. Further information on the FEPP program can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/fepp/. The CVFD’s high level of community support is demonstrated by the fact that appreciative local residents donated much of the work and materials needed to expand the station in Comptche. Response Required Board of Directors, Comptche Community Services District (Findings 1-14, Recommendations 1-4) Chief, Comptche Fire Department (Findings 5-14, Recommendations 2-4) of 64 A BRIGHT SPOT IN BOONVILLE: Error! Bookmark not defined.A Report on the Anderson Valley Fire Department April 6, 2006 Summary The 2005/2006 Mendocino County Grand Jury conducted an oversight of the Anderson Valley Fire Department, and found it to be in notably good condition.

R4

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: establish operating reserves. (Findings 2-4) Comments The CVFD provides a vital service to both the Comptche area and the County as a whole. In a mutually beneficial relationship, employers in Comptche provide a pool for volunteer firefighters and thereby promote public safety for themselves and the entire community. It is in the best interests of the County to support the CVFD as well as local employers. The CVFD is staffed entirely by volunteers who cover out of their own pockets expenses incurred while on a call. In addition to the monetary costs associated with volunteering to serve in the CVFD, the chief also has the burden of responsibility for any accidents or problems which occur in the Department. Making the office of chief a paid position will alleviate some of the pressure on him, allowing him to devote a portion of his time to behind-the-scenes department business like grant writing and community outreach efforts. Some of the Department’s equipment was obtained through the FEPP program, which provides a vital and much needed source of equipment for small rural fire departments. FEPP requires that unserviceable or excess equipment initially acquired through the program be disposed of only through a long and complicated process which involves considerable time and paperwork to complete. Due to already high workloads, this process is often low on the list of priorities for a department. Some of the currently active equipment is on the verge of becoming unserviceable and will need to be stored. The only solution to this dilemma is to proceed through the disposal process before storage becomes a serious problem for the Department. Further information on the FEPP program can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/fepp/. The CVFD’s high level of community support is demonstrated by the fact that appreciative local residents donated much of the work and materials needed to expand the station in Comptche. Response Required Board of Directors, Comptche Community Services District (Findings 1-14, Recommendations 1-4) Chief, Comptche Fire Department (Findings 5-14, Recommendations 2-4) of 64 A BRIGHT SPOT IN BOONVILLE: Error! Bookmark not defined.A Report on the Anderson Valley Fire Department April 6, 2006 Summary The 2005/2006 Mendocino County Grand Jury conducted an oversight of the Anderson Valley Fire Department, and found it to be in notably good condition.

R4

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: establish operating reserves. (Findings 2-4) Comments The CVFD provides a vital service to both the Comptche area and the County as a whole. In a mutually beneficial relationship, employers in Comptche provide a pool for volunteer firefighters and thereby promote public safety for themselves and the entire community. It is in the best interests of the County to support the CVFD as well as local employers. The CVFD is staffed entirely by volunteers who cover out of their own pockets expenses incurred while on a call. In addition to the monetary costs associated with volunteering to serve in the CVFD, the chief also has the burden of responsibility for any accidents or problems which occur in the Department. Making the office of chief a paid position will alleviate some of the pressure on him, allowing him to devote a portion of his time to behind-the-scenes department business like grant writing and community outreach efforts. Some of the Department’s equipment was obtained through the FEPP program, which provides a vital and much needed source of equipment for small rural fire departments. FEPP requires that unserviceable or excess equipment initially acquired through the program be disposed of only through a long and complicated process which involves considerable time and paperwork to complete. Due to already high workloads, this process is often low on the list of priorities for a department. Some of the currently active equipment is on the verge of becoming unserviceable and will need to be stored. The only solution to this dilemma is to proceed through the disposal process before storage becomes a serious problem for the Department. Further information on the FEPP program can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/fepp/. The CVFD’s high level of community support is demonstrated by the fact that appreciative local residents donated much of the work and materials needed to expand the station in Comptche. Response Required Board of Directors, Comptche Community Services District (Findings 1-14, Recommendations 1-4) Chief, Comptche Fire Department (Findings 5-14, Recommendations 2-4) of 64 A BRIGHT SPOT IN BOONVILLE: Error! Bookmark not defined.A Report on the Anderson Valley Fire Department April 6, 2006 Summary The 2005/2006 Mendocino County Grand Jury conducted an oversight of the Anderson Valley Fire Department, and found it to be in notably good condition.

R2

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: make the office of chief a paid position. (Findings 5-7)

R2

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: make the office of chief a paid position. (Findings 5-7)

R2

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: make the office of chief a paid position. (Findings 5-7)

R1

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: work to maintain and promote the current level of community support. (Findings 1, 8-10)

R1

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: work to maintain and promote the current level of community support. (Findings 1, 8-10)

R1

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: work to maintain and promote the current level of community support. (Findings 1, 8-10)

R3

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: develop a long term plan for replacing equipment. (Findings 12-14)

R3

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: develop a long term plan for replacing equipment. (Findings 12-14)

R3

The Grand Jury recommends that the CVFD: develop a long term plan for replacing equipment. (Findings 12-14)