Operating and CIP Budget Fiscal Year 2015-16

Fire (continued)

 Fire Explorers- Continue to recruit and train cadets

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 Mapping (ongoing) - Update and share data with other departments. Take advantage of technology to increase information available in mapping programs

 Participate and be a signatory to the County wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

 Explore traffic preemption feasibility for emergency response

COUNCIL GOALS

The Fire Department will implement policies and activities that are aligned with the priorities, goals and strategies the City Council has set for 2015

Enhance public safety

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o Continue to focus on preparedness and capacity for emergency response through technology, equipment, and staffing alternatives

o Work collaboratively with other city departments to enhance city response capabilities

o Continue to train the public in emergency response preparedness.

o Increase response capacity through funding of the volunteer firefighter program

o Continue to facilitate training and participate in the Emergency Operations Center

 Enhance Community Engagement and Diversity

o Continue to be proactive in public education events

o Continue to support local community groups

o Continue to support CERT training and related programs

Supporting youth

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o Continue with school site visits and station tours for fire prevention activities

o Continue to expand the fire explorer program

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

South County Fire District Engine 1 Allocation: Since the City entered into contract with CAL Fire in January 2013, the City Council agreed to pay for 1/3 of the South County Engine 1 due to its proximity and a good portion of Morgan Hill's reliance on its service. Two plus years have passed, Morgan Hill has grown, and a full boundary drop plan has been implemented (where the closest resource responds regardless of jurisdictional boundaries to ensure as short as possi-

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