Staff Report

August 25, 2006

To: Board of Directors

From: George Haines, Fire Chief

Subject: Monthly Activity Report – July 2006

OPERATION:

Emergency Incident Responses:

On July 1, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire in the area of Highway 68 and SFB Morse Gate. Firefighters extinguished a small spot fire of grass, brush and pine needles. The cause is undetermined.

On July 3, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire on Viscaino Road. Upon arrival at scene, firefighters extinguished a small spot of smoldering grass. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

On July 17, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire on Congress Road. The fire burned grass and light brush and measured 50’X50’ in size. The fire was caused by fireworks.

On July 20, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire on Arroyo Road. The fire burned grass and tree litter and measured 20’X20’ in size. The cause of the fire is undetermined.

On July 21, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire in the area of Congress Road and Fire Road #2. The fire burned grass, brush and pine trees and was contained at approximately a 1/2 acre. The CDF investigator believes the fire was caused by improper extinguishment of smoking materials.

Other incident responses are listed on the Monthly Response Activity Report.

Apparatus and Equipment:

All district apparatus are in service.

TRAINING:

In July firefighters participated in the following training drills or sessions:

· Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

All personnel trained on how to deal with emergency medical calls involving burn victims. Firefighters also reviewed the Monterey County EMS protocols for burns (chemical, electrical & thermal), as well as the use of the patient burn charts.

· Wildland Fire Training

Firefighters drilled on laying fire hose and constructing fire line with hand tools. The hose lays were done in various fuel types and also on differing types of terrain.

· Ladder Truck Training

All personnel trained on proper ladder truck operations. The training involved setting up the aerial ladder on various buildings, climbing, carrying tools aloft, and rescuing victims using the ladder tip.

· New Fire Fighter Training

Newly hired fire fighters trained on all pieces of apparatus. This included truck and engine operations, using the tools, equipment, and fire hose. They also trained on the proper policies and procedures required for various emergency incidents.

FIRE PREVENTION:

General Information:

Captain Jones was assigned to the Rico and Paris fires in the southern part of Monterey County as a Food Unit Leader.

Engineer Valdez was assigned to the Rico fire as a Technical Specialist in Geographical Information Systems (mapping and research utilizing computers).

Staff conducted daily inspections at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center during the “Equestrian Classic”.

Staff coordinated with the United States Secret Service for the News Corp event which was held at Spanish Bay Resort. Numerous international dignitaries were present during the 5th day event.

Captain Jones attended the Monterey County Special Events Committee meeting at Laguna Seca.

FIRE DEFENSE:

“No Fireworks” signs were placed at all entrances to Pebble Beach prior to the July 4^th holiday.

Residential fire inspections are continuing. More than 800 inspections have been completed to date.

Vacant lot inspections are on going.

Gabilan Fire Crews completed the annual fire defense plan maintenance in Pescadero Canyon. Crews are currently working on the remainder of the fire road system and the Huckleberry Hill Fuel Break.

Public Education and Training:

Engineer Valdez taught a citizen CPR class in the District training room on July 8th.

Plan Review and Inspections:

The following inspections and plan checks were completed during this reporting period:

10 Sets of plans were received for review this month.

8 Sets of plans were “finalized”.

12 On site inspections were completed this reporting period.

This included construction, alarm, sprinkler or final inspections.