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VIDEO. From the Coastside Fire Protection District (CFPD) meeting on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at 6:00pm by Zoom.
Cal Fire’s Deputy Chief for San Mateo County, Jonathan Cox presents.
AGENDA: Review and Approve Recommendation to Purchase three (3) Unmanned Aerial Systems and Accessories in an Amount not to Exceed $101,115.00. – Chief Cox
For several years, the Coastside Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors has envisioned a drone program that captures the advantages of this rapidly changing technology. Implementing a drone program is included in the district’s current Strategic Plan.
Over the past year, the Training Division has been working closely with the CAL FIRE UAS program on developing local policies and procedures, defining training requirements and collaborating with a drone manufacturer to build a unit purpose built for the fire service mission. Through research and development with leaders in the industries of both public safety and software companies, our drone development team has done a thorough job of vetting the challenges, we face daily to determine our needs while accounting for privacy, FAA regulations and records retention.
With the ability to enhance real time situational awareness to fireground commanders and the ability to view both emergency scenes and everyday calls from a new perspective. Unmanned aerial systems may be utilized to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. Any use of a UAS will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and CAL FIRE policies and procedures. Authorized uses of the UAS will include:
1. Emergency Incidents
2. Locate missing or trapped persons
3. Active shooter or violent intruder
4. Acts of Terrorism
5. Fires
6. Hazardous Materials Incidents
7. Search and Rescue Incidents
8. Suspicious or explosive devices
9. Natural disaster response and management
10.Recovery and Damage Inspections
11.Mutual Aid Incidents
12.Training Exercises
13.Special events
Staff recommends the purchase of three UAS Drones specifically for use within the district. These units will be deployed across the district and be accessible for use when a qualified drone operator is on duty. Additionally, the Training Division will ensure that all required NWCG and FAA Part 107 training is completed before employees use the drones. Employees will be operating the drones in accordance with CAL FIRE and Coastside Fire Protection District Policies.
Alternatives
The San Mateo County Fire Department is currently working with the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management on a larger UAS Drone grant. These units will be deployed at locations that surround the Coastside Fire Protection District; however, they may be available to the District on an on-call basis. If the District does not proceed with the purchase of UAS Drones the alternative would be to use County Fire UAS Drones when needed.
Fiscal Impact
Skyfire Colt Drone
Half Moon Bay Coastside FIRE Protection District Meetings ~ 4th Wednesday @ 6:00pm
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Agendas, Board Packets, Minutes & Video
Board Meetings
The District Board meets once a month on the fourth Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. at District Headquarters, 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item on the agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Administrative Office front counter located at 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California, during normal business hours.
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The Coastside Fire Protection District Board of Directors is composed of five publicly elected or appointed representatives. Board members serve 4-year terms.
Gary Burke
JB Cockrell
Cynthia L. Sherrill
Mailing Address: 1191 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Bruce MacKimmie
Steve Stockman
The Coastside Fire Protection District, located in the San Mateo County coastal area of California, serves the City of Half Moon Bay, the unincorporated areas of Half Moon Bay and the unincorporated communities of Miramar, El Granada, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Moss Beach, and Montara.
The mission of the Coastside Fire Protection District is to protect the lives, environment, and property of the community through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, rescue services, public education and other related services.
Fire Stations
Coastside Fire Protection District Headquarters
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-5213 phone
(650)726-0132 fax
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Station 40
1191 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)726-8290 phone
(650)726-1294 fax
Station 41
531 Obispo Road
El Granada, CA 94018
(650)726-8291 phone
(650)726-1359 fax
Station 44
501 Stetson Street
Moss Beach, CA 94038
(650)728-3022 phone
(650)728-1823 fax
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training
Are you interested in learning more about CERT? Sign-up here.
If you have questions or comments contact, [email protected]
CERT is a national program that trains the general public in basic disaster preparedness, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Here on the Coastside, Chief Cosgrave also covers hazards specific to our coastal community.
Coastside CERT is an emergency preparedness volunteer organization focused on creating a ready and resilient community along the San Francisco Bay Area coast from the southern side of the Tom Lantos Tunnel (Devil’s Slide) to Tunitas Creek Road.
Coastside CERT
Coastside CERT provides free 24-hour Basic training program, advanced CERT courses, refresher courses, and special topic presentations.
For more information on Coastside CERT visit https://www.coastsidecert.com
Additional Resources –
- Community Emergency Response Team Basic Training Participant Manual from FEMA dot gov
- Plan ahead for disasters. Talk with your family. Ready.gov
- In Your Community, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, More…
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