Fairfax Interview
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- When was Fairfax incorporated?
- 1931
- What month is the Fairfax Festival held?
- June
- What's the chief's name?
- Ken Hughes. Graduate of SFD H.S., worked his way up throughout the FPD, until he was installed as chief in 1998.
- How many dispatchers are there?
- 4 regular, 2 reserve
- How many officers are there?
- 5, plus 1 reserve
- Officers have a ______ work schedule.
- 4-10s
- What is the department's main focus?
- Problem solving and community involvement.
- What programs grew from the communities needs?
- DARE, bike & foot patrol, and the parking enforcement program.
- What are MDTs?
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Mobile Data Terminals in the patrol cars.
- You can access info, view calls for service, submit reports, send text messages, and more. - What is the Fairfax Open Space Committee?
- They buy properties in and around Fairfax for open space and habitat, and to work with interested agencies and organizations to restore and preserve watershed, habitat, and species.
- What is the mission of the police department?
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⬢ To Build a Stronger, Better Relationship With the Community We Serve, and
⬢ Create a Safer Community By Enforcement of State and Local Statutes Fairly, Impartially, and Consistently Tempered With Friendliness, Courtesy and Understanding. - Who was the first policeman and first chief of the FPD?
- Andy Peri. He served from 1925-1959.
- Remember the quote from Sgt. Morin.
- "The problems I think are important may not be what the community thinks is important". - Sgt. Morin
- Do you have any questions for us?
- I noticed Cpl. O'Callaghan is the mental health and domestic violence liason officer. What exactly does that entail?
- Do you have any more questions for us?
- Are there any more special assignments such as Officer Tuscher's Crime Prevention position?
- What happened with the mayor duing the last town meeting?
- Mayor Susan Brandborg switched places with V. Mayor Larry Bragman. Brandborg was given a plaque for her recent services, especially during the storm.
- What was another fact about the meeting regarding Code 3 runs?
- 94% of code 3 runs in town is advanced life support services (ALS). When an EMT is aboard an engine, it becomes an ALS unit.
- What about the response time for medical aid?
- The issue was debated to reduce the time by the Ross Valley F.D. from 7.5 minutes to 5.5 minutes.
- What about the debate about building a new home?
- The town doesn't like change and the impact of new homes. They value the tranquility.
- What did a COM student propose to the counsil?
- A "Good" festival.
- Name the two Sergeants.
- Morin and Torres.
- Can you name the officers?
- Tuscher, Nicholas, Lyssand, Rodriguez, Roberson, Sutherland.