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Fire commission backs donating two retired ambulances to nonprofit EMT training program
Summary
The Fire Commission unanimously recommended the Board of Supervisors accept a donation of two retired ambulances to Dusty's Fishing Well for educational use in the city EMT program; the department said vehicles will be transferred for training only with liability released.
The Fire Commission on Aug. 14 voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors accept a donation of two retired ambulances to Dusty's Fishing Well, a nonprofit that runs an EMT training program in the city.
Mark Corso, finance and planning, told the commission the vehicles are surplus to departmental operational needs: the department receives new ambulances and retires older units. Corso said the city’s administrative code allows donating surplus equipment for public purpose, and that the department expects the signed transfer to stipulate educational use and to release the city’s operational liability.
Commissioners praised the proposal as both public service and good use of city resources. Commissioner Catherine Feinstein called the donation “a good contribution to the community” and said it would help people pursuing EMS careers. The commission moved, seconded and voted 'aye' without recorded opposition.
Corso clarified the vehicles have been used but will no longer be employed operationally and that the transfer would designate them as stand-alone training vehicles. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final acceptance.
