[LSNN] LSFD appoints a new Fire Chief, we talk the past, and future.

[LSNN]

 

Los Santos News Network reached out to the Los Santos Fire Department to discuss a few range of topics from the newly appointed Fire Chief, to recruitment drives and events planned for the year, a huge thank you goes out to Isabella Caras and newly appointed Fire Chief Isaac Hunter for being open with the press. 

 

Fire Chief

Ever since the recent management changes within the Fire Department, Deputy Chief Lionheart resigned from his duties a few days ago and we asked Director of Public Relations Isabella Caras for a discussion about it. 

Callie Palencia:  As I've heard in person that Deputy-Chief Lionheart has resigned, has the LSFD appointed a new Fire Chief in his position?

Isabella Caras: Assistant Chief Lionheart has indeed resigned for personal reasons as to which respect for him I won't go into. As for the LSFD appointing a new Fire Chief that duty has landed on the amazing Issac Hunter who has done a wonderful job in all aspects and we are very excited to see what he has planned for all of us.

 

We moved onto the topics of Recruitment and the Fire Departments plans for the year.

Recruitment

Callie Palencia: Do you hope on hiring civilian positions soon, also, do you plan on returning BLS classes? As we can tell, they're closed. 

Isabella Caras: Right now in the LSFD there has been talks about opening recruitment to civilians for certain positions especially in public relations as to when these will be made available I am unsure of just yet, and the civilian BLS classes were not technically removed they are just on hold at the moment due to some changes in the department but rest assured they will make a full return in the foreseeable future so all civilians are once again able to obtain their BLS certification.

 

Events and the future

Callie Palencia: What kind of events do you have planned for the coming weeks, and do you have any community outreach programs planned? 

Isabella Caras: We have a lot of amazing and wonderful events planned for 2020 so keep your eyes open it's going to very exciting times for sure, Things such as food drives, family day barbecues and youth safety programs that has been set up in the new community outreach program organised by our lovely Rudy McLemore.

 

Isabella went on further to explain the Department's new Community Outreach Program

 

Isabella Caras: Public Relations recently launched the Fire Department's Community Outreach Program that focuses on a multitude of fire safety initiatives with a strong emphasis on teaching the public safety protocols for the greater Los Santos communities.Through the program, we would directly confront the issues that have a grasp on our communities with our educational means. Along side our divisions, such as Training & Recruitment, we plan to host public safety events that allow the public to learn a specific skillset that can be beneficial in fire prevention as well as medical treatment. Such events should be launching in the coming weeks. Thanks to the assistance of Training & Recruitment, we already have public courses in development that are about to be implemented. Aside from the education factors, we also want to assist those in need through various fundraisers to help such families who need it most. With the idea in mind to build a strong relationship with the different communities in the city, we want to build an everlasting bond between the Fire Department and the citizens of Los Santos.

Details of the Outreach Program: https://lsfd.gta.world/viewtopic.php?f=330&t=5677 

 

The Fire Department is also planning on assisting local businesses with basic first aid classes Isabella Caras added in our interview with: 

Isabella Caras: Yes we will be helping local businesses to teach them first aid, they will be able to enlist under the regular civilian BLS program just like any other person and freely able to obtain their BLS certification and provide immediate and prompt medical care at their place of work mitigating any sort of consequences that injuries may have in the workplace while the LSFD is enroute.

 

Back in December we requested some information from the Department on how they're running, which covers some financials and expendatures, then Deputy Chief Hunter was happy to provide the details to LSNN. 

 

Data from DECEMBER 28TH 2019, PARTS MAY NOT BE ACCURATE

Employee Count: 42 Staff (26M & 16F) (62%M 38F)

Budget: $24'000'000 for 6 months.

Expenditures List:

Vehicle Fleet consisting of 10+ vehicles, $500'000. 

Firefighting / Helicopter Support Aircraft: $1'000'000

Station renovations: $100'000

Divisional duties: $1'000'000

Unknown figures: Wages, Fire Department declined to provide the details. 

 

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