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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
A ten year increase of approximately 3.25% annually in operational costs is well within reasonable expectation.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Aggressive efforts be implemented and monitored to recruit Extra Help (volunteer) Firefighters.
F2
Increased training requirements for current Extra Help (volunteer) firefighters have served to discourage volunteerism.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Continue and increase efforts with respect to staffing the fire stations. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Fire Chief 2. Tulare County Board of Supervisors County of Tulare July 19, 2016 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Honorable Bret Hillman Presiding Judge Tulare County Superior Court County Civic Center, Room 303 Allen R. Ishida District One 221 South Mooney Boulevard Visalia, CA 93291 Pete Vander Poel RE: Grand Jury Report: "Smoke But No Fire Tulare County Fire Department" District Two Dear Judge Hillman: Phillip A. Cox On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the following are the Board's responses District Three to the findings and recommendations included in the 2015/2016 Tulare County Grand Jury Report titled "Smoke But No Fire Tulare County Fire Department". The Board of Supervisors has consulted with the Tulare County Fire J. Steven Worthley Department to assist with these responses. District Four
F3
The Tulare County Fire Department has demonstrated concern for the decrease in volunteerism by implementing a pilot program to increase regular staffing at specific stations.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The decrease in the number of Extra Help (volunteer) firefighters responding to incidents has not had an appreciable effect on services rendered.
No recommendations for this finding
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