Blayne Baker

Assistant Chief 

Communications Division

310-781-7064

DSweeton@TorranceCA.Gov

Communications Division Mission Statement

The Communications Division provides leadership, direction and oversight for mobile and portable radio communications for all Torrance Fire Department personnel.  The Assistant Chief assigned participates in various committees that set policy and direction for emergency communications. The division also manages the fire dispatch section of the Public Safety Dispatch Center.  The Assistant Chief is a liaison with Fire Dispatch personnel and coordinates all related training to ensure the Torrance Fire Department is embracing efficiencies in dispatching appropriate resources.  

Areas of Responsibility

• Communications coordinator for Torrance Fire Operations
• Management of Fire Dispatch personnel and related training
• INSB Governance Board member
• Regional Communications manager
• Information Technology management
• Portable and mobile radio asset management
• Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan (TICP) oversight
• Oversight of Locution Station Alerting System
• Coordination of Tiered Dispatching implementation

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