The City Council on Tuesday approved a plan which will study Turlock’s fire department deficiencies and propose the best course of action when it comes to providing safety services to the community.
According to Interim Fire Chief Michael Botto, the fire department is lacking in countless key areas, including its fleet and facilities, and with the depth of staffing in administration, fire prevention and line positions, or boots on the ground. The department is operating with an understaffed administrative team, leaving them unable to plan for the future though staff has done their best to provide quality service to the city.
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