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Oxnard chiefs outline staffing, response-time goals and rising overdose calls
Summary
Fire and police chiefs briefed the City Council on response metrics, staffing shortfalls and the growing role of calls related to people experiencing homelessness and drug overdoses; council received the workshop as informational and no policy vote was taken.
Fire Chief Hamilton and Police Chief Jason Benitez gave a joint public‑safety workshop Tuesday that framed staffing shortages, response‑time targets and overdose calls as central challenges for Oxnard.
Hamilton said the fire department’s Insurance Services Office rating is currently “class 2,” and that the city is aiming for a class 1 in the next evaluation. He cited the National Fire Protection Association standard (NFPA 1710) that calls for four personnel on scene within four minutes and 15 personnel within eight minutes. Hamilton said Oxnard has improved some unit compliance after adding…
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