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OBJECTIVES TO MEET
GOAL 1 – IMPROVE OUR CORE
CAPABILITIES
1. Analyze and integrate core operations functions at all levels of the Department.
The role of a government organization typically expands over long periods of time
and creates inefficiencies in core operations. CAL FIRE will analyze its core operational functions (emergency response, natural resource protection, and prevention
and regulatory oversight) and identify similarities in scope. The Department will
evaluate physical locations for all units, fire stations, airbases, conservation camps,
and other facilities to ensure continued alignment with the changing demographics of California. The Department will refine the alignment of resources and staff
if needed, and will continue to work on increasing staffing for all post coverage
positions (24 hour per day coverage) from the current 2.67 employees per position to a minimum of 3.11. CAL FIRE will analyze staffing levels for all positions and
address remedies, if needed, with appropriate control agencies and through the
Budget Change Proposal process.
2. Evaluate and improve existing emergency response capabilities.
Emergency response is the most highly visible and public facing aspect of CAL FIRE. As California’s population continues to
grow, the Department needs to keep pace with changes and
increased expectations that meet this mission. CAL FIRE will
study alternatives for next generation fixed-wing aircraft to
replace its aging fleet and implement the recently funded helicopter acquisition program; analyze field operational technology needs (Telecommunications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Automatic Vehicle Location
(AVL) upgrades, Research & Development, Information Systems, Infrastructure)
and create an integrated technology approach, utilizing a governance body for
operations technology projects with broad cross-functional participation.
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