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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
Elements of fire equipment, such as a fire engine, owned by CCSD and operated by Cambria FD are outdated by industry standards and CCSD lacks a replacement fund or plan.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Cambria Community Services District should, with community input, develop, adopt and implement a strategic plan that addresses a multi-year approach to fire suppression and emergency services.
F2
Elements of emergency service equipment, such as ambulances, owned and operated by the CCHD are outdated by industry standards and CCHD lacks a replacement fund or plan.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Cambria Community Services District should request CAL FIRE make a presentation regarding contracting for fire suppression in Cambria and obtain community input.
F3
CCSD lacks an overall long-term strategy for improving fire and emergency services including acquiring and maintaining essential equipment, managing costs, public safety and balancing fire suppression with other community needs.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Cambria Community Services District and Cambria Community Healthcare District should reactivate their ad hoc committee to integrate and coordinate activities and obtain community input.
F4
There is an opportunity for improved fire suppression service if the CCSD were to explore contracting Cambria FD responsibilities with CAL FIRE.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Cambria Community Services District and Cambria Community Healthcare District should implement the combined organizational structure which most effectively reduces administrative costs and improves services.
F5
There is an opportunity for enhanced career development and training for existing fire and paramedic personnel as part of a larger organization.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Cambria Community Services District and Cambria Community Healthcare District should set in place funding approaches, including reserves, to update or replace fire and emergency equipment.
F6
There is an opportunity for improved emergency services by aligning Cambria FD, CCHD and CAL FIRE emergency response.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
Cambria Community Services District and Cambria Community Healthcare District should determine how to best utilize firefighters and EMS personnel within a common management structure.
F7
There is an opportunity for improved emergency services if Cambria FD and CCHD were to investigate centralizing ambulance services at the Cambria FD station.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
There is an opportunity to reduce overhead by merging organizations and use the savings to establish equipment replacement funds or to pay for other activities such as training, fire prevention and public education. 11
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1Cambria has challenges relating to fire suppression and emergency services. Current providers of these services face several fiscal challenges including funding the replacement of aging, costly and specialized equipment. At the same time, the existence of multiple agencies with overlapping responsibilities offers the potential for efficiency improvements and cost savings through various alternatives for cooperation. Absent the sense of an emergency or the presence 12 The Fair Labor Standards Act is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor. 10 of any long-term strategic plans to address these issues and opportunities, there are no signs that the relevant agencies in Cambria will act to implement these alternatives.
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