The fight will determine who shows up when most Orange County residents call 9-1-1, with the county’s biggest fire chief claiming the odds were rigged against him.
Tag: Brian Fennessy
Posted inInvestigative
Orange County’s 911 Dispatchers Are Chronically Overworked; Can They Handle the Next Disaster?
While OC Fire Authority says the problem is fixed and there is no risk of an impact to 911, dispatchers say they’re not ready for a disaster response. A former dispatcher said the situation could kill someone.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County Confronts Two Emergencies At Once: Wildfires and a Pandemic
At least 90,000 residents had to evacuate as the coronavirus still lingers in the community. Two firefighters remain in critical condition.
Posted inGovernment
Placentia Fire Department to Take Reins From OC Fire Authority After Year-Long Battle
Placentia will be the first city in OC to break away from the OC Fire Authority and use its own fire department.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, San Clemente, Top Stories
Criminal Probe Underway Into OC Fire Authority Event With Political Candidates
The Sheriff’s Department is examining an event at the fire agency’s headquarters that triggered concerns about using government resources for political campaigning.
Posted inInvestigative, Placentia, Safety, Security & Justice
Placentia Alleges OC Fire Authority Misconduct After City Leaves Agency
Two Placentia Police lieutenants alleged misconduct by Orange County Fire Authority firefighters Thursday, detailing incidents that happened within days of the City Council voting to form its own fire department.
