R 3517
RESOLUTION NO. 3517
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE OPPOSING NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) STANDARD 1710
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has proposed a new
standard (Standard 1710) regarding minimum staffing levels and response times for fire
companies, initial full alarm response levels, and extra alarm response levels for
municipal fire and emergency medical services (EMS) apparatus; and
WHEREAS, NFPA Standard 1710 requires minimum response times and minimum
staffing levels for fire and emergency services that have, historically, been determined by
local governments; and
WHEREAS, NFPA Standard 1710 would preempt local control and decision-making
regarding fire and EMS department operations, administration, and deployment; and
WHEREAS, if adopted, proposed NFPA Standard 1710 would impose onerous,
unfunded mandates upon local governments to meet established response times and
staffing levels; and
WHEREAS, the NFPA has exceeded its authority in proposing this national minimum
manning, response, and staffing standard; and
WHEREAS, this proposed standard will be considered and voted on at the NFPA
annual conference on May 16, 2001 in Anaheim, California; and
WHEREAS, if adopted and issued, this proposed NFPA standard would force local
governments to shift dollars from fire prevention programs to fire suppression activities,
potentially increasing the risk of fire and the danger to local fire fighters;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande,
as follows:
That the City Council officially opposes any attempt by the National
Fire Protection Association to adopt standards for staffing or minimum
manning levels of fire, specialized, or emergency medical services
vehicles controlled by units of local government; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
opposes any attempt by the National Fire Protection Association to adopt a standard
dictating or affecting the response time of any fire, specialized, or emergency medical
services vehicles; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande will
send this resolution to the National Fire Protection Association registering the City's
opposition to proposed Standard 1710, which preempts local authority and places a
one-size-fits-all mandate on our City and on all cities and towns.
On motion of Council Member Lubin, seconded by Council Member Runels, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Ferrara, and Mayor Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 8th day of May, 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 3517
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STE EN ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~y ~L~[Y ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 3517
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELL Y WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3517 is a true, full,
and correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 8th day of May, 2001.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 11 th
day of MAY, 2001.
ORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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