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Tulare County Fire Department details staffing gains, apparatus upgrades and new evacuation tools
Summary
Fire officials told the board the department has added administrative capacity, is nearly finished with an apparatus lease program, is rolling out Starlink and Genesis evacuation tools, and has achieved a Type 3 incident management team designation.
Tulare County Fire Department leaders briefed the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25 about staffing, equipment and operational-efficiency improvements, saying the department is transitioning from its earlier role into an all-risk county fire agency.
Chief Charlie (identified in the meeting by supervisors) said the department has added administrative leadership positions to better manage large incidents and day-to-day operations, and Deputy Fire Chief Jeff McLaughlin outlined operational accomplishments and projects.
Key points presented: - Staffing and structure: The department reports roughly 40 full-time staff and about 105 extra-help/volunteer positions, operates 26 stations (22 valley, four mountain) and fields about 52 apparatus. Leaders said…
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