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Commission flags facility maintenance gaps, DPW markup and Treasure Island emergency water work
Summary
Commissioners pressed the department on in-house trades staffing, Public Works' markup on contracted work, bond-funded envelope projects and progress on Treasure Island emergency firefighting water infrastructure and a new high-capacity hose tender.
Commissioners used the July 26 Fire Commission meeting to press the San Francisco Fire Department on facility maintenance and procurement practices, and to get details about bond-funded projects and emergency water infrastructure for Treasure Island.
Deputy Chief Shane Kailoa said support services processed 110 requests for service in June and completed 116 service orders; the department recently hired an on-staff plumber to reduce costs and response time. Chief Nicholson explained efforts to hire other trades staff have been slow due to…
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