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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Commission 2025-11-12 Agenda Packet SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M. Station 57 3530 Civic Center Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903 Watch on Zoom: https://cityofsanrafael-org.zoom.us/j/87645072553 Webinar ID: 876 4507 2553 Listen by phone: +1 669 900 9128 Members of the Public May Speak on Agenda Items 1. Open Time for Public Expression The public is welcome to address the Fire Commission at this time on matters not on the agenda that are within its jurisdiction. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Fire Commission is not permitted to discuss or take action on any matter not on the agenda unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that there is a need to take immediate action which arose following posting of the agenda. Comments may be no longer than two minutes and should be respectful to the community. 2. Approval of Minutes – October 8, 2025 Recommended Action: Amend and or approve as submitted. 3. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Commissioner Donna McCusker 4. 150th Anniversary Sub Committee – Verbal Update from Commissioner Chung 5. Media i. The Destructive Legacy of California’s Zombie Fires – The New York Times ii. ‘What Can Burn Will Burn’ – The New York Times 6. Fire Department Upcoming City Council Items – Verbal update from Fire staff 7. Chair and Commission Member Reports: David Fonkalsrud – Chair Ken Johnson - Vice Chair Stan Burford John Chung Donna McCusker Brian Waterbury Informational only. No action to be taken on these items. 8. Fire Chief Report Informational only. No action to be taken. Any records relating to an agenda item, received by a majority or more of the board or commission less than 72 hours before t he meeting, shall be available for inspection at San Rafael Fire Department’s Administrative Office, 1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafa el, CA. Sign Language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3066 (voice), emailing Lindsay.lara@cityofsanrafael.org or using the California Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing “711”, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Copies of documents are available in accessible formats upon request. Public transportation is availa ble through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Paratransit is available by calling Whistlestop. Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products. SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION MINUTES Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 4:00 P.M. Public Safety Center 1375 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 Attendees: David Fonkalsrud – Chair Ken Johnson - Vice Chair Stan Burford John Chung Donna McCusker Brian Waterbury Chief Sinnott Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm. 1. Open Time for Public Expression No public comments. 2. Approval of Minutes – October 8, 2025 Chair Fonkalsrud asks if there are any changes to the draft minutes. Hearing none, Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner McCusker and approved unanimously. 3. SAFE Team – Presentation Presentation postponed. 4. Fire Foundation – Verbal Update from Commissioner Donna McCusker Fire Foundation held a fundraiser at Andy’s Market. Fire Foundation is working on getting input from the Fire Department on next big need. Chair Fonkalsrud is still working on the website. 5. 150th Anniversary Sub Committee – Verbal Update from Commissioner Chung Open house is this Saturday, 10-1 at PSC. Will show case auto extrication at noon. 6. Chair and Commission Member Reports: David Fonkalsrud – Commissioner Johnson and McCusker were reappointed to for another 4 years. The badge pinning ceremony was great and good representation by City Council. The next meeting will be held at Station 57. Ken Johnson – No report Stan Burford – Saw an ad for the Fire department looking for EMTs. The Department is launching a BLS team in early 2026. John Chung – Think about finding sponsorships for fire house decorations from local businesses. Donna McCusker – Came across a PGE flyer in the Sierras. Commissioner Burford has seen that as an insert in the IJ. Brian Waterbury – Did a ride along with Chief Hamilton. Was very impressed with the level of sophistication and was impressive. Went out the ECC too which was interesting. 7. Fire Chief Report Chief Sinnott provides updates on the department and incidents in the past month. Meeting adjourned at 5:14.