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Chief Nicholson reports on staffing, decontamination policy, drone review and event planning
Summary
Chief Janine Nicholson briefed the commission on staffing and promotions, training and recruitment, a new fireground decontamination policy with mandatory training and kits, progress on the drone policy and operational planning for large events including requests for an emergency lane for the Chase Center opening.
Chief of Department Janine Nicholson delivered the department’s operations report, updating the commission on recruiting, promotions, training and planned event staffing.
Nicholson said the department is nearly finished with station visits, is still awaiting a finalized budget, and is working with labor on budget requests. She said promotion-exam practices are under review; the paramedic captain’s exam is anticipated in November and the department is considering alterations to the duration of eligibility lists going forward.
On recruitment, Nicholson said the next…
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