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San Francisco Fire Department reports staffing gains, new EMS programs and community-paramedicine expansions
Summary
Chiefs reported COVID-related absences have dropped, EMS hiring and community-paramedicine programs are expanding (including HSOC and a street wellness response team), and department staff described Narcan distribution and training plans for involuntary holds (W&I 5150).
The San Francisco Fire Department reported a mix of operational metrics and program expansions at the commission meeting, highlighting improvements in COVID-related staffing, growth in community-paramedicine efforts and ongoing training and equipment needs.
Chief of Department Janine Nicholson told commissioners COVID-related absences have fallen significantly from highs of about 160 to 29 members off at the time of the meeting; nine employees have been out longer than 30 days. Nicholson and operations staff described ongoing hiring and academy activity, including EMS advancement and recruit academies scheduled through the fiscal year.
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