Aug 24, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardOjai Public Safety Commission Special Meeting
The commission held a session featuring a presentation on the Beacon Box mapping system, a fire safety tool designed to provide detailed, offline-accessible maps to incoming fire engines during emergencies. The presentation detailed the integration of QR codes, USB drives, structure mapping, and AI-driven data to assist first responders in unfamiliar areas. The commission discussed a proposal to install seven of these units within the city to cover specific neighborhoods and reviewed the associated costs, maintenance procedures, and update protocols. Additionally, a member made a formal statement regarding their involvement with a local fire safe council to ensure transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest.