https://www.buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter/View/13453/Butte-County-Recommended-Budget-Fiscal-Year-2024---2025---Fire-PDF
this is presumbably just the county funded part of the combined state
/ county fd
concow station 37 ($565K) and berry creek sta 61 ($173K) being rebuilt
getting 2 new type 6 engines and maybe 2 water tenders
water tender fund has balance of $1M - 50% goes to purchasing
equipment for volunteer stations
$34K spent on MDTs
PG and E settlement fund has $700K balance as of summer 2024 - related
to 3 fires in 2017 ish
2024 / 2025 capital expenses - Breathing Support 42 - maybe $500K - 2
type 6 engines - $529K - also - roof for fire station 41 and bay
repairs for sta 23 - replcement scba for wt61
county maintains 170 pieces of career and volunteer fire equipment (vehicles)
Personnel Contract – The Governors' budget proposes moving
firefighters from a 72-hour work week to a more standard 66-hour work
week on November 1st, 2024. If this is approved in the State budget,
an estimated five firefighter positions would need to be added at an
estimate of $850,000.
total fd expenditure is listed as $24M in 2024/2025 - maybe that is
just the county portion - does not include the state / cal fire
portion etc
The department budget request includes funding to maintain enhanced
services through the volunteer program at current service levels. All
regular salaries and employee benefits are part of a cooperative
agreement with CAL FIRE and are included under the Services and
Supplies category. Volunteer firefighters receive a reimbursement
stipend.
Mission Statement It is the mission of the Fire Department to provide
professional services to protect lives, property, and the environment
to those residing, working, or traveling through the unincorporated
areas of Butte County. The Department accomplishes this public safety
mission as part of a cooperative all risk Fire Department within a
regional response system. The Department consists of both career and
volunteer firefighters focused on comprehensive training, supported
with quality equipment and fire apparatus, and guided by policies and
procedures. Department Description Since 1931, the Department has been
in a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE to provide personnel and
oversight for fire and rescue services within the unincorporated areas
of Butte County. This model of fire protection creates a robust and
cost-effective response system bringing organizational elements and
leadership to administer and operate the Fire Department.
The Department's operations are divided into six sections with the
following functions:
Operations – Is comprised of one division and two field battalions
that oversee career and volunteer fire and rescue operations. They are
also responsible for the Hazardous Materials Team, the Water Rescue
Team, the Technical Rescue Team, and Peer Support Team.
Training – Ensures compliance and accountability with mandatory and
industry training and safety elements for all employees.
Dispatch – In 2023, the emergency command center processed over 24,900
emergency calls for service. Of those over 23,900 required an
emergency response.
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