Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee Agenda
Memo to: Manteca Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee
From: Steve Islas, Fire Chief
Prepared by: Aimee Rubio, Executive Assistant
Date: April 23, 2026
Subject: Fire Department Update
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Receive and file an update from the Manteca Fire Department
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Background:
In 2025, the Manteca Fire Department responded to 11,582 calls for service. Station 2 remained the busiest in the City, handling 3,591 calls, or approximately 31 percent of total incident volume. This ongoing concentration of demand continues to highlight the need for expanded service capacity in that area.
In September, the department received notification of a $2.5 million award through FEMA's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. This grant provides funding for nine additional firefighter positions over a three-year period and will support the deployment of a second apparatus at Station 2. The additional staffing will enhance response reliability within the City's highest-demand service area and will remain in place until construction of Fire Station 6 in southwest Manteca is completed. The grant's cost-sharing requirement will be met through Measure Q funding, ensuring the City can fully leverage the award without affecting other existing resources such as Measure M.
The department has also taken delivery of two new Type 1 fire engines, improving the overall condition of the fleet and enabling the retirement of several reserve units that had remained in extended service.
Several strategic initiatives continue to advance. The department is actively working toward transitioning from Basic Life Support (BLS) to Advanced Life Support (ALS) delivery, which will significantly enhance pre-hospital emergency medical care. Additional efforts are underway to improve the City's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating through targeted investments in staffing, training, and infrastructure.
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