TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Geoff Belyea, County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Geoff Belyea, County Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Suppression Equipment
RECOMMENDATION
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County Fire Chief will discuss and seek direction regarding available options for additional fire suppression equipment.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since 2017, Napa County has experienced several large and devastating wildfires. Aerial firefighting assets are an important component to the overall fire suppression delivery system in Napa County. Napa County Fire Department has no aerial Firefighting assets and relies on CAL FIRE aerial Firefighting assets to assist with wildfire suppression in Napa County. The County Fire Chief is seeking direction on two possible options to enhance aerial Firefighting assets in Napa County for the remainder of this Fire Season.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Funding would provide enhanced aerial firefighting asset to Napa County for Fire Season. Without this funding wildfires could negatively impact the residents and visitors of Napa County.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
If the Board directs staff to include additional equipment, costs associated with the equipment will be included in the future in recommended budget requests.
Consequences if not approved:
The County will maintain existing equipment only for fire suppression and rely on CAL FIRE for additional resources if needed.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulation 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Since 2017, Napa County has experienced several large and devastating wildfires. Aerial firefightin...
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