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August 11, 2022

Community Update
by John Muhr, Fire Chief

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Fire Station Alerting


Years ago, when firefighters were called upon to respond to emergencies, they were alerted by Bells and sirens. We have come a long way since then with computers and technology. In 2021, The Cathedral City City Council approved a new alerting system built by US Digital Designs to be installed in all three fire stations.

When the public experiences an emergency, it has been well established that people dial 911 for help. This process, which seems very simple, has a complex routing process that ultimately culminates in a phone call to our dispatchers. The way our new alerting system operates, it begins when the phone call to 911 is picked up. The Police dispatcher will immediately ask the caller what type of emergency they are experiencing. As soon as the caller identifies that they are in need of the Fire Department, some very basic information is asked for and is verified. As soon as the dispatcher verifies the address and type of call, they can enter a key that initiates an automatic dispatch from a computer-generated voice, which will alert the closest available fire engine and/or ambulance. This is done simultaneously while the dispatcher is still on the phone with the caller saving valuable dispatch time.

The system consists of several speakers in the fire stations that convey an automated dispatch. The speakers have low-intensity LED lighting built-in, which lights the way to the fire apparatus room during the night. This alerting system also incorporates a low-intensity Heart Saver Tone which is an audible alarm that reduces some of the physical responses that the old bells used to cause. When the old alerts came in, the physical response to the alarm would result in a substantial increase in heart rate of the responders. Studies show that the cumulative damage of bells in the fire station can cause a substantial release of adrenalin into the bloodstream of the responders. Throughout the station there are several lighted message boards that indicate the call information and address to alleviate anyone from having to write down the information, again saving time. When the firefighter gets into their protective gear and place their seat belts on in the engines, all updated incident information will be available on a Mobile Data Computer inside the fire units.

This new system is designed to get the firefighters responding in an efficient and healthy way and to reduce the amount of time it takes for us to respond to the incident. Cathedral City Fire Department is always looking for innovative ways to increase our service quality to you.

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News

Tejano Music Festival Tickets on Sale Now

The Tejano Music Festival will occur on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 5 pm to 11 pm at the new Cathedral City Community Amphitheater located at 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero in Cathedral City. The late Lalo Guerrero was inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame in 1992, so it seems fitting to have such an … Read more
4th Annual Tejano Music Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Photos of the Week

Free Public Wifi Has Been Installed at Panorama Park.
Now you'll have no problem posting pics of fido while visiting the Panorama Dog Park.
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Dog Park Entrance
The installation was made possible courtesy of Councilmember Raymond Gregory
who used his Council district improvement funds for the project.
To access the Wifi use Panorama_Guest. No password is required.

Events

Save a Life by Donating Blood – 9 Cities Challenge

The 10th annual ‘9 Cities Challenge’ kicks off Friday, July 1, and runs until Wednesday, Aug. 31. The 2022 Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge has begun in Cathedral City! Coachella Valley communities are going head-to-head to collect the most LifeStream blood donations to assist local hospital patients and save lives! Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Here in the … Read more
Save a Life by Donating Blood – 9 Cities Challenge

Coachella Valley Battle in the Desert

Watch the sport of amateur boxing at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City. Doors open at 6:00 pm 1st boxing match starts at approximately 7:00 pm All ringside tables are SOLD OUT! General admission tickets will be available at the door Saturday, October 1st! COVID-19 restrictions: The State of California recommends that all attendees be fully … Read more
Coachella Valley Battle in the Desert

Tejano Music Festival

Tejano PowerHouse Entertainment, City of Cathedral City and Diaz Enterprises invites you to the rescheduled 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food and spirits on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 5 pm to 10 pm at our new location, the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, in Cathedral City, California. … Read more
Tejano Music Festival

Halloween Spooktacular

Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 40,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games. Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police and fire departments, to view special … Read more
Halloween Spooktacular

Job Openings

CROSSING GUARD New

  • PART-TIME EMPLOYEE - $15.00 Hourly
  • Department: Police Department

FACILITIES MANAGER

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $4,526.07 - $5,924.48 Biweekly
  • Department: Facilities

ASSOCIATE/SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

  • FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE - $42.22 - $55.26 Hourly
  • Department: ENGINEERING
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