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22 Cards in this Set
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When was Fairfax incorporated?
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1931
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What month is the Fairfax Festival held?
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June
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What's the chief's name?
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Ken Hughes. Graduate of SFD H.S., worked his way up throughout the FPD, until he was installed as chief in 1998.
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How many dispatchers are there?
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4 regular, 2 reserve
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How many officers are there?
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5, plus 1 reserve
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Officers have a ______ work schedule.
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4-10s
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What is the department's main focus?
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Problem solving and community involvement.
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What programs grew from the communities needs?
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DARE, bike & foot patrol, and the parking enforcement program.
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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. |
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What is the Fairfax Open Space Committee?
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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.
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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. |
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Who was the first policeman and first chief of the FPD?
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Andy Peri. He served from 1925-1959.
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Remember the quote from Sgt. Morin.
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"The problems I think are important may not be what the community thinks is important". - Sgt. Morin
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Do you have any questions for us?
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I noticed Cpl. O'Callaghan is the mental health and domestic violence liason officer. What exactly does that entail?
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Do you have any more questions for us?
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Are there any more special assignments such as Officer Tuscher's Crime Prevention position?
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What happened with the mayor duing the last town meeting?
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Mayor Susan Brandborg switched places with V. Mayor Larry Bragman. Brandborg was given a plaque for her recent services, especially during the storm.
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What was another fact about the meeting regarding Code 3 runs?
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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.
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What about the response time for medical aid?
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The issue was debated to reduce the time by the Ross Valley F.D. from 7.5 minutes to 5.5 minutes.
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What about the debate about building a new home?
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The town doesn't like change and the impact of new homes. They value the tranquility.
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What did a COM student propose to the counsil?
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A "Good" festival.
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Name the two Sergeants.
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Morin and Torres.
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Can you name the officers?
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Tuscher, Nicholas, Lyssand, Rodriguez, Roberson, Sutherland.
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