Fire Authority Officials Not Charged in Hazmat Probe
County Government
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DA finds no criminal wrongdoing three years after disclosures that Orange County Fire Authority officials charged businesses fees for inspections that were never done.
Move to Cut the Size of Fire Authority Board Remains a Hot Topic
Countywide
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As local officials continue a bitter debate over a firefighters union-backed bill, big players on the state level are taking notice.
County Poised to Put Care Ambulance in Driver’s Seat for 911 Transports
Countywide
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Orange County officials are preparing to award contracts to Care Ambulance Service that would increase its position as the dominant player among the county’s private ambulance services.
State Political Watchdog Investigating Potential Conflicts at Fire Authority
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The state Fair Political Practices Commission is investigating whether associations with a consultant by former Chief Keith Richter and a top subordinate violated laws governing conflicts of interest and gifts to officials.
Fire Authority to Try Private Paramedics
Government
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Under a pilot program, private paramedics will assist on 911 rescue calls. New chief hopes it will lead to more efficient deployment of rescue crews.
OCFA’s New Dispatch System Beset With Problems
Government
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The Fire Authority’s system not communicating with other dispatch centers, which is complicating emergency responses.
Fire Authority Names Bowman Permanent Chief
Government
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The hiring of the former Anaheim and San Diego chief part of the board’s overhaul of the agency’s management in the wake of recent controversies.
Fire Authority Mulls Contract Extension for PR Consultant
Health & Wellness
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Communications LAB was hired under a $100,000 contract to help the embattled Orange County Fire Authority control its messaging. Now, with the scandals piling up, the firm’s contract could nearly double.
Sources: Former Anaheim, San Diego Chief Could Head OC Fire Authority
Government
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Jeffrey R. Bowman, former chief in Anaheim and San Diego, will serve as interim chief of the beleaguered agency.
Fire Authority’s Management Failures Run Deeper Than Audit Revealed
Countywide
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In May, auditors reported “a lack of accountability at all levels” of the agency. What they didn’t specifically mention were alleged issues involving sex, drugs and alcohol.