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Fire Commission hears plan to extend recruit academy, confirms fleet and ambulance updates
Summary
At its March 23 meeting the San Francisco Fire Commission reviewed proposals to lengthen the recruit academy by three weeks to meet state curriculum requirements, got assurance from finance that the extension is budget-covered, and received updates on ambulance purchases, a rescue squad contract and the departments fleet and facilities schedule.
San Francisco Fire Commission members on March 23 were presented with proposals to extend the current recruit academy and updates on vehicle and fleet plans that department leaders said are tied to accreditation and operational needs.
Chief of Department Joanne Hayes White reported that the 119th recruit academy will be extended by three weeks to align with State Fire Marshal curriculum changes, and that the extension is considered a necessary investment rather than an optional enhancement. "We feel it's a wise investment," she said, adding that the academys graduation has been moved from May 20 to a…
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