Police Department Partners with Viasat for Safety
The Police Department joined forced with Viasat to help educate Viasat’s worldwide employee base about portable electric security. As Viasat employees travel extensively, it is important for employees to understand what to do to protect company and personal electronics like laptops, tablets and cell phone. The training was held in the Carlsbad headquarters but streamed internationally.
Police Department Welcomes Three New Officers
Officer Forrest Guerra was born in Texas and comes to us from the Los Angeles Police Department. Officer Ryan Richards was born and raised in Oceanside and comes to us from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. And, Officer Matthew Franklin who graduated from the San Diego Regional Academy.
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Officers Escort the “Flame of Hope” through Carlsbad
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Southern California has been underway since May 29 on the Southern route as officers from local, county, state, federal, and military agencies are running over 1,500 miles with the "Flame of Hope" to promote acceptance and inclusion for all!
Carlsbad Innovation Featured in Western City Magazine
Carlsbad’s Chief Innovation Officer David Graham is featured in the latest issue of Western City Magazine where he writes about the unique opportunities mid-sized cities have when it comes to civic innovation. Check it out online.
Technical Rescue Course
Carlsbad Fire Department hosted its first technical rescue course at the Safety Training Center during the dates of May 28 through June 1. The course, Rope Rescue Technician, is a 40-hour course focusing on advanced rope rescue skills in a high-angle environment. The goal is to increase the rescue capability in the San Diego County region with better training and local subject matter experts.
The course was attended by 24 firefighters and 6 instructor trainees from Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido and San Diego County/CAL Fire.
Training at Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton Fire Department, in cooperation with the US Forest Service, conducted initial attack operations under live-fire conditions. The goal is to provide Company Officers, Engine Operators, Firefighters, and Hand Crew Firefighters the opportunity to enhance their skills in a controlled, live-fire environment. Training was held at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base by the Old Navy Hospital.
The training also familiarized fire command-level personnel with the training needed for strike team leader/overhead assignment in preparation for wildfires. Attendees included Carlsbad Fire Department and fire agencies throughout San Diego County, Orange County and Riverside.
Military in Transition
The Carlsbad Fire Department is hosting Military in Transition on June 21, 2019, at the Carlsbad Safety Training Center.
The Military in Transition Firefighter for a Day Program (MITFFAD) is a nonprofit organization which features quarterly events that introduce local military veterans to careers in firefighting and emergency medical services. Attendees are exposed to the process it takes to serve in these disciplines, as well as the rigorous physical requirements of the position. This program is designed to help our veterans find a meaningful career path and employment beyond the military.
Lifeguards Provide Mobile Response Unit
Carlsbad ocean lifeguards are providing a mobile response unit by staffing an off-road utility vehicle on weekends to provide better coverage of resources and provide for more rapid response to northern areas of the beaches where tower coverage is more spread out. The unit will be staffed as need is determined for large beach crowds, surf conditions and on most weekends.
Firefighter Behavioral Wellness and Cancer Awareness Curriculum Cadre
Fire Department personnel are partnering with the Firefighter Behavioral Wellness and Cancer Awareness Curriculum Cadre, to design a training curriculum being offered through the State Fire Marshal’s Office. This is a new education component that addresses the cultural and career issues related to Fire Fighter behavioral health. As 65% of Fire Fighters are facing a cancer diagnosis over the course of their career or in retirement, the Cadre is designing education that will address the exposure risks, mitigating those hazards where possible and increasing cultural awareness through education.
Fire Department personnel Deployed
Fire season has begun in northern California. Fire Department personnel were deployed on June 10th to assist with the Jordan Fire, a wildfire burning in Inyo County. The fire has burned close to 1000 acres with minimal containment.
Fire Explorers Graduation
On Saturday June 8th, the Carlsbad Fire Department hosted the 7th North Zone Fire Explorer Academy Graduation at the Safety Training Center. 43 Fire Explorers, along with their families, celebrated the completion of an intense five-month, every-other-Saturday, Fire Academy. These eager students learned the basics of firefighting, including how to use breathing apparatus, fire hose, ladders, search and rescue, and other technical firefighting skills.
Congratulations to our new Carlsbad Fire Explorers!
Summer Staff Training and Preparation
Alga Norte Aquatic Center and Monroe Street Pool were closed on June 1, while over 120 lifeguards participated in pre-summer training. Human Resources staff provided respectful workplace and mandated reporter training and the Carlsbad Fire Department trained with lifeguards using full-scale emergency scenarios. On Wednesday, Parks & Recreation Department summer camp and program staff trained and prepared to fill kids’ free time with parks and recreation healthy fun and adventure. Training topics included CPR, First Aid, safety standards, teamwork, conflict resolution strategies, emergency response, and program goals and outcomes. Thanks to everyone coming together, staff will be ready and well prepared to plunge into the busy summer season.
Tech Talk with Teens
Sage Creek High School’s Rose Peterson was selected to present in the Genius Project Showcase for her innovative program “Tech Talk with Teens” that was cohosted by the Carlsbad Senior Center and taught in the Pine Avenue Community Center. The intergenerational program offered Adults 50+ an opportunity to talk tech with Rose and her talented teen friends. Rose and her tech students all had positive experiences on both sides of the table. According to Rose, “They came in with worried faces and left with smiles.” Impact, passion and challenge are Genius Project objectives, and Rose accomplished all three.
National Trails Day
On June 1, more than 40 people came to Lake Calavera Preserve to celebrate National Trails Day with the Carlsbad community. It was a perfect, cool overcast morning for people to come ready to learn about trails, open space and habitat, and take a naturalist-lead hike around the lake. The hike docents, Diane Nygaard and Rocco Valluzzi from Preserve Calavera, provided in depth information on the local flora and fauna. Participants expressed their admiration and enthusiasm while gazing at the majestic flowers in bloom and wildlife along the trail. At the end of the hike there were a lot of happy smiling faces with one participant saying, “I had no idea there was such a great natural treasure here in the City of Carlsbad.” The open space and trails awareness built through participation in the National Trails Day event reinforces the city’s community values of providing a trail system that ensures the recreational and leisure needs of Carlsbad residents, while supporting the protection and preservation of open space.
Literacy Services Celebrates Approximately 60 tutors, learners, family members and friends enjoyed Literacy Services' annual celebration on June 2 at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The event was held to congratulate our literacy learners on their accomplishments, recognize our volunteer tutors for their outstanding dedication and thank the city for its support. The program included a slide show of Literacy Services' events in the past year, followed by remarks from Library & Cultural Arts Director Heather Pizzuto. Guests heard from tutors and learners on how the literacy program has changed their lives by giving them the skills and confidence to help their children, pass the citizenship test and learn to write.
Library Summer Reading Adventure Begins The 2019 Summer Reading Adventure for adults, teens, children, including toddlers and babies, begins on June 17 and runs through Aug. 11 at all Carlsbad library locations. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” The program is fun way for kids and teens to keep their reading skills sharp and prevent learning loss over the summer. It allows participants to record and track their progress online. Adult participants earn entries into weekly drawings by submitting online book reviews. Reading rewards are available for every age group. Participation is free for all ages.
Turn It Up Band Competition Finals On Friday, June 14, the Front Row Fridays event is the Turn It Up Band Competition Finals. This free program is designed to showcase and develop emerging San Diego County musical acts, ages 18 to 25. In addition to performing opportunities, the program offers training and development opportunities for musicians, including classes in the city’s Exploration HUB featuring photo, audio and video editing, merchandise creation and more. The show starts at 7 p.m. in Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, located at 1775 Dove Lane. Admission is free.
Arts Venue Feasibility Study Underway The Arts & Culture Master Plan includes an initiative to research and develop a venue feasibility plan and market study. Webb Management Services has been enlisted as a consultant to conduct the study. From June 2 to June 4, the consultant was here in Carlsbad, speaking with community stakeholders and local arts organizations to assess the interest and need for a venue in Carlsbad. They will also analyze existing venues in North County to determine potential gaps that could be filled by a new venue. A report of their results will be made available in late July.