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Oxnard fire chief presses council for investments in paramedics, stations and emergency preparedness
Summary
Fire Chief Alex Hamilton reviewed department capabilities and performance at a council public-safety workshop, urging investment in staffing, paramedic squads, station rebuilds, technology and emergency preparedness while outlining program costs and recent operational gains.
Fire Chief Alex Hamilton told the Oxnard City Council at a public-safety workshop that the Fire Department needs targeted investments to sustain response times, expand paramedic coverage and rebuild aging stations.
"We are here to protect life, property and the environment," Hamilton said, framing a list of near- and long-term priorities that include more emergency response resources, a new training facility and improved analytics to guide deployments. He noted Oxnard currently holds a Class 2 Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for properties within 1,000 feet of a hydrant and within five miles of a station and said the city is in the top few percent nationally; Hamilton said reaching a Class 1 rating would require further investment.
Hamilton reviewed operational capabilities—fire suppression, hazardous-materials response, urban search and rescue, ocean rescue and mutual aid—citing…
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