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<br /> <br /> L <br /> <br /> <br /> Form B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> <br /> DEPARTMENT: Fire DATE: 04/16/98 <br /> <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Nelson Tsuji, Fire Chief PHONE: 961-8297 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> <br /> To create three (3) Fire Radio Dispatcher II positions. By <br /> creating these positions, we will finally realize adequate <br /> staffing in our Communications Division where fire and medical <br /> emergencies are received and units (fire/medical) are <br /> dispatched to the incident. <br /> <br /> B. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> <br /> Fire Dispatch is manned 24 hours a day by three 8-hour shifts. <br /> Several years ago, the minimum number of Fire dispatchers on <br /> duty per 8-hour shift was increased from one dispatcher to <br /> two. This was due to the increasing number of emergency <br /> calls. No corresponding increase in the total number of <br /> dispatchers was realized. Increasing the minimum staffing to <br /> two per shift resulted in less personnel available to cover <br /> leaves and increased overtime hours needed to man the Fire <br /> dispatch. This increase of overtime has a negative impact on <br /> our personnel and our operations. <br /> Fire dispatchers now use Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) <br /> protocols. These protocols include providing callers "pre- <br /> arrival instructions." These protocols increase the time <br /> required when interfacing with the caller during emergency <br /> medical calls. <br /> Fire dispatchers now use Flight Following protocols. These <br /> protocols are mandated by the FAA when -our aeromedical <br /> helicopter is dispatched to emergencies and transport <br /> patients. These protocols require more dispatcher time. <br /> We are in the process of installing a Computer Aided Dispatch <br /> System (CADS); however, we still will need the additional <br /> personnel to function within this system. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SIGNED:- ) DATE: <br /> ent Head <br />