| Date | County | City | Meeting Type | Item Type | Item | Description |
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| 20250422 | LA County | Los Angeles | City Council | Item | (25) 25-0184 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting that the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) provide a verbal update on the current operational status of fireboat marine operators, including availability and capacity to support wildfire response efforts. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Nazarian): REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to provide a verbal update on the current operation status of fireboat marine operators, including their availability and capacity to support wildfire response efforts. The update should address the following: a. Fireboat Fleet Overview: Provide details on the available fireboats deployed in operations, including their specific capabilities, such as pumping capacities, specialized equipment, and readiness for emergency deployment. b. Integration with Wildfire Response: Discuss the capability and readiness of fireboats to assist in wildfire situations, including their equipment, staffing, and operational procedures. Include the ability of fireboats with advanced pumping capacities such as Fireboats 2, 4, and 5, and the potential to include utilizing fireboats in tandem with land-based firefighting resources. c. Staffing and Training: Highlight the training and staffing levels of LAFD marine operators, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to engage in wildfire support operations when necessary. d. Interagency Coordination: Opportunities for future collaboration between the POLA, LAFD, and other relevant agencies to enhance wildfire response capabilities. Discuss the challenges faced by marine operators in supporting wildfire operations, particularly concerning resources, logistics, and coordination with firefighting agencies. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. | April 22, 2025 LA County Los Angeles City Council Item #25 |