Santa Monica Awards Federal Engineering Regional Dispatch Center Contract

The City of Santa Monica, California has selected Federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) to evaluate opportunities for improving regional dispatch operations.

Deputy Fire Chief Tom Clemo, Project Manager for the City, said: “The Cities of Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance are exploring the option of forming a regional, consolidated fire dispatch center. Alternatives for analysis will include joining existing consolidated centers or creating an independent center.”

“Deputy Chief Clemo continued: Federal Engineering’s comprehensive project will assess:

• Technology
• Staffing
• Data analytics
• Facilities and locations
• Continuity of operations
• Deployment strategies
• Transition planning
• Governance
• Budget and funding options
• Training and quality assurance”