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City accepts fire department risk assessment; report recommends station upgrades, training center and marine safety steps
Summary
The council accepted a community risk assessment, standards of cover and deployment analysis that recommends station upgrades, a new training center, a fireboat and consideration of a 12‑hour surge unit to address underserved areas and future demand driven by UCSC growth.
The City Council accepted a comprehensive community risk assessment, standards of cover and deployment analysis prepared with AP Triton that evaluated Santa Cruz Fire Department operations, facilities, and response performance.
Findings and recommendations AP Triton and the department presented a point‑in‑time study that found the department is generally sized for today’s risk profile but faces capital and staffing challenges. Consultant David Rocha said operationally "the department is appropriately sized for the risk that you have today," while noting gaps in station condition, a lack of a dedicated training facility, marine safety supervisory staffing needs, and…
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