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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
Page 124
The decision for purchasing new hydrants is based primarily on the lowest bidder and FCFD is not included in the hydrant selection and purchase process.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 125
The DPU-W Manager should include input from the FCFD on the selection and purchase of new hydrants. This should be implemented by September 2023. (F1) (F2) (F5).
R4
Page 125
The FCFD should review their internal system to ensure fire hydrant inspections between stations are completed efficiently and on time. This should be completed by December 2023. (F3) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05, the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. It is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of the receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. The Grand Jury acknowledges that recommendations dealing with infrastructure, such as 125 the replacing and standardizing city fire hydrants, will be an ongoing process. The intent of the recommendations are to have the responsible departments recognize the long-term benefits and incorporate standardization into future actions. The scheduled software upgrades and new technology will provide communication platforms that improve department interactions and should be implemented as they become available. The other recommendations are offered to support the people involved with the operation, maintenance, and use of this complex water delivery and hydrant system for the public protection of the City of Fresno. Invited Respondents: FCFD - Fire Chief (F1, F2, F3, F4,) (R1, R2, R3, R4) DPU-W - Manager (F1, F2, F4, F5) (R1, R2, R3)
F2
Page 124
Communication between FCFD and DPU-W regarding the maintenance and repair of fire hydrants is through inefficient communication systems and emails.
Related Recommendations (4)
R1
Page 125
The FCFD Chief should share the scheduled upgraded program with the DPU-W to streamline communications between all parties so the requisition of necessary repairs and reporting on completions of repairs could be more effectively tracked. This should be completed by March 2024. (F2) (F4)
R2
Page 125
The DPU-W Manager should include input from the FCFD on the selection and purchase of new hydrants. This should be implemented by September 2023. (F1) (F2) (F5).
R3
Page 125
The FCFD Chief should initiate scheduled quarterly meetings with DPU-W Manager, and the City of Fresno Purchasing Department to improve communications between departments. To be completed by December 2023. (F2) (F4)
R4
Page 125
The FCFD should review their internal system to ensure fire hydrant inspections between stations are completed efficiently and on time. This should be completed by December 2023. (F3) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05, the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. It is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of the receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. The Grand Jury acknowledges that recommendations dealing with infrastructure, such as 125 the replacing and standardizing city fire hydrants, will be an ongoing process. The intent of the recommendations are to have the responsible departments recognize the long-term benefits and incorporate standardization into future actions. The scheduled software upgrades and new technology will provide communication platforms that improve department interactions and should be implemented as they become available. The other recommendations are offered to support the people involved with the operation, maintenance, and use of this complex water delivery and hydrant system for the public protection of the City of Fresno. Invited Respondents: FCFD - Fire Chief (F1, F2, F3, F4,) (R1, R2, R3, R4) DPU-W - Manager (F1, F2, F4, F5) (R1, R2, R3)
F3
Page 124
Each FCFD fire station has different levels of priority calls and demands for services resulting in some stations having substantially less time for inspecting hydrants.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Page 125
The FCFD should review their internal system to ensure fire hydrant inspections between stations are completed efficiently and on time. This should be completed by December 2023. (F3) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05, the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. It is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of the receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. The Grand Jury acknowledges that recommendations dealing with infrastructure, such as 125 the replacing and standardizing city fire hydrants, will be an ongoing process. The intent of the recommendations are to have the responsible departments recognize the long-term benefits and incorporate standardization into future actions. The scheduled software upgrades and new technology will provide communication platforms that improve department interactions and should be implemented as they become available. The other recommendations are offered to support the people involved with the operation, maintenance, and use of this complex water delivery and hydrant system for the public protection of the City of Fresno. Invited Respondents: FCFD - Fire Chief (F1, F2, F3, F4,) (R1, R2, R3, R4) DPU-W - Manager (F1, F2, F4, F5) (R1, R2, R3)
F4
Page 124
The Tiburon Software program is being replaced by a new software platform called First Due which will include additional monitoring and notification options.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Page 125
The FCFD Chief should share the scheduled upgraded program with the DPU-W to streamline communications between all parties so the requisition of necessary repairs and reporting on completions of repairs could be more effectively tracked. This should be completed by March 2024. (F2) (F4)
R3
Page 125
The FCFD Chief should initiate scheduled quarterly meetings with DPU-W Manager, and the City of Fresno Purchasing Department to improve communications between departments. To be completed by December 2023. (F2) (F4)
R4
Page 125
The FCFD should review their internal system to ensure fire hydrant inspections between stations are completed efficiently and on time. This should be completed by December 2023. (F3) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05, the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. It is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of the receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. The Grand Jury acknowledges that recommendations dealing with infrastructure, such as 125 the replacing and standardizing city fire hydrants, will be an ongoing process. The intent of the recommendations are to have the responsible departments recognize the long-term benefits and incorporate standardization into future actions. The scheduled software upgrades and new technology will provide communication platforms that improve department interactions and should be implemented as they become available. The other recommendations are offered to support the people involved with the operation, maintenance, and use of this complex water delivery and hydrant system for the public protection of the City of Fresno. Invited Respondents: FCFD - Fire Chief (F1, F2, F3, F4,) (R1, R2, R3, R4) DPU-W - Manager (F1, F2, F4, F5) (R1, R2, R3)
F5
Page 124
The water supply and existing hydrant delivery system has earned Fresno City the highest rating from the ISO insuring agency.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
Page 125
The DPU-W Manager should include input from the FCFD on the selection and purchase of new hydrants. This should be implemented by September 2023. (F1) (F2) (F5).
R4
Page 125
The FCFD should review their internal system to ensure fire hydrant inspections between stations are completed efficiently and on time. This should be completed by December 2023. (F3) Request for Responses: Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933.05, the 2022-2023 Fresno County Civil Grand Jury requests responses to each of the specific findings and recommendations. It is required that responses from elected County officers or agency heads are due of the receipt of this report and 90 days from the governing body of a public agency. The Grand Jury acknowledges that recommendations dealing with infrastructure, such as 125 the replacing and standardizing city fire hydrants, will be an ongoing process. The intent of the recommendations are to have the responsible departments recognize the long-term benefits and incorporate standardization into future actions. The scheduled software upgrades and new technology will provide communication platforms that improve department interactions and should be implemented as they become available. The other recommendations are offered to support the people involved with the operation, maintenance, and use of this complex water delivery and hydrant system for the public protection of the City of Fresno. Invited Respondents: FCFD - Fire Chief (F1, F2, F3, F4,) (R1, R2, R3, R4) DPU-W - Manager (F1, F2, F4, F5) (R1, R2, R3)