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Community Update
by John Muhr, Fire Chief
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Cathedral City has provided ambulance transport services to our citizens and visitors for over 30 years. We respond to nearly 7,000 9-1-1 calls annually, most of which are medical in nature. Until recently, Cathedral City ambulances have been staffed with firefighters. These firefighters were sometimes unavailable for fires when they were either at the hospital or on their way to a call. In fact, 49% of the time, one of our ambulances was unavailable, and 27% of the time both ambulances were unavailable.
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To help increase the availability of firefighters for firefighting and rescue operations, our City Council approved the Fire Department to begin hiring people for a new position in the department called Ambulance Operators. Ambulance operators respond on the ambulance to calls for medical emergencies but are not firefighters. It is our plan that we will move all the firefighters over to the fire engines in 2023. This will keep our firefighters available to respond to other emergencies more of the time
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In June 2020, Cathedral City Council voted to order two brand new Ford Ambulances. Additionally, in September this year, we were approved to add a third new ambulance to our fleet at Fire Station #2. While our fire engines and our fire truck are staffed with paramedic firefighters who provide advanced lifesaving treatment upon their arrival, this added ambulance will allow our customers to experience shorter wait times to be transported to the hospital. This will also allow critical patients to be transferred to emergency room physicians and staff quicker and will result in better outcomes for recovery.
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As our community continues to grow, we seek opportunities to creatively meet the community’s needs. With the support of our City Council, residents, and visitors, we are proud to answer the call of duty for you.
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Public Arts Commission, City Council, Rep. Raul Ruiz, Rep. Mike Levin & Family Dedicate Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge
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Today we celebrated the dedication of the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge as we unveiled a plaque and artwork celebrating her life and accomplishments. A youth counselor who devoted her entire career to bringing available resources to those in need, Bringas was a pillar for this community. She supported thousands of families in the Coachella Valley struggling with childcare, …
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Panorama Dog Park Temporarily Closed for Winter Lawn Renovations, Oct. 4-31, 2022
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Panorama Dog Park, located at 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234, will be temporarily closed for winter lawn renovations on Tuesday, Oct. 4 through Oct. 31, 2022. The $610,000 dog park continues to be a popular amenity for residents and visitors of Panorama Park. The space includes a beautiful lawn, fencing, lighting, lush landscaping, a smart irrigation system, ADA …
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City of Cathedral City Recaps Success of CDBG COVID-19 Small Business Grant Assistance Program
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Economic Development Director Dr. Stone James presented a recap of small businesses assisted through the CDBG COVID-19 Small Business Grant Assistance Program. The presentation took place at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. The City of Council of Cathedral saw the impact COVID-19 was having on the business community and acted in late 2020 and 2021 …
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Artwork on the Ofelia Bringas Bridge
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Just a Few of the Custom Tile Art Pieces Adorning the Bridge.
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First Friday Art Walk, a free art experience in Cathedral City, opens for the season on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in the Perez Road Art District. This self-guided tour meanders down the street where 15 artists work in their studios. Perez Road Art District offers the public a view into the artist's creative process. Unlike other gallery districts, Perez Road … Read more
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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
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Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 50,000 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
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Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony & North Pole Village
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Bring the entire family to the “Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony” and “North Pole Village” on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pm to celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year!” The annual event includes a lit Hollywood-style movie set themed as Main Street at Santa’s North Pole. Snow-Fest captures all the holiday spirit and places it … Read more
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To view current job opportunities, apply for a position, or submit an interest card, please visit joincathedralcity.org
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