Monterey Fire Department April 14, 2025 The Honorable Judge Stephanie E. Hulsey Judge of the Superior Court

Recommendations 6

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  The City of Monterey formalizes its multi-year strategic plan for the MFD that addresses updating facilities, replacing apparatus, training firefighter staff, and ensuring that the mental health service policy is clearly defined by December 31, 2024. The recommendation has been implemented. Through an internal committee, the MFD created a multiyear strategic plan in January 2024. It was reviewed and updated in April 2024 and will continue to be reviewed and updated quarterly. Facilities, apparatus replacement, training and mental health services are all addressed in the plan. PACIFIC STREET • MONTEREY • CALIFORNIA • 93940 • 831.646.3900 • FAX 831.646.3723 web Site • http://www.monterey.org/fire The CGJ requests a copy of the multi-year strategic plan for the MFD, updated April 2024 as well as any quarterly updates. Response to
• R3

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  The MFD Administration consolidates all MFD policies into a single unified system by September 30, 2024. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but it will be implemented in Lexipol prior to September 30, 2024. The requests update the integration of policies into Lexipol. Response to
• R4

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  The MFD Administration aligns its Monterey Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Policy with NFPA Standards for apparatus replacement by September 30, 2024. The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Monterey has always and will continue to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards. NFPA guidelines are not policies but are guidelines to consider; they are recommendations, not absolutes. Whether or not a vehicle remains in service should be based on the true condition of the individual vehicle. The decision to remove a vehicle from front-line service or from emergency service altogether is based on the quality of the vehicle, the usage of the vehicle over its lifetime, and most importantly, the quality and quantity of the preventative maintenance that the vehicle has received over its years of service. The City of Monterey will continue to reference the NFPA guidelines when determining apparatus replacement. The CGJ requests an update on the replacement of vehicles identified as 6473 Aerial Ladder Truck/Aerial and 6411 Engine/pumper. Response to
• R9

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  The City of Monterey immediately red-tags and develops a plan to repair or demolish the Station 13 training tower by October 31, 2024. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Based on the assessment by the structural engineer and architect, the building's condition does not warrant a red tag. However, the recommendation to repair the tower is fully funded and in progress. Structural inspection of the Station 13 training tower discovered that the salvage value is high enough to warrant the repair of the tower over its demolition. The City is working with a consultant on a design that will repair and improve the training capacity of the Station 13 training tower to better suit the needs of the Fire Department. Design plans are nearing completion, and permits will be acquired. The CGJ requests a status report on the repairs to the tower. Response to
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  The City of Monterey ensures all CAD software/hardware is consistently operational in all fire apparatus and stations by November 30, 2024. The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented by November 30, 2024. The Fire Department is currently working with the City's Information Services Division (/SD) and Fleet Division to upgrade all of the hardware in the apparatus. It is anticipated to be completed by November 30, 2024. MFD is also currently working with /SD the implementation of a system called First Arriving for all MFD s tations to replace the in-station CAD system with a more reliable digital dashboard system. The new digital dashboards will provide real-time emergency information, including weather, training schedules, traffic, staffing, etc. to improve operational readiness. The CGJ requests an update on the upgrade of the CAD software/hardware in all apparatus. Response to
• R17

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  The MFD Administration conducts a study to gauge the interest and feasibility of MFD personnel obtaining one or more facility dogs by August 31, 2024. This recommendation is in process. MFD Administration is collaborating with the Monterey Fire Fighter's Association to study and identify the interest and feasibility of obtaining one or more facility dogs. A current MFD firefighter has been identified as the project lead. The CGJ requests the status of the interest and feasibility of obtaining facility dog(s). Response to