The Orange County Fire Authority answers to 23 member cities and the county, and its budget and staffing are set by a board few residents watch. We cover its contracts, its pay deals and its performance.
The city must make large cuts to public safety if it wants to
remain solvent, but reducing costs at the fire department could
prove difficult.
A City Council study session — the first of several to come —
shows just how tough the decisions will be for officials as they
grapple with how far to go with their privatization plan.
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Orange County Fire Authority says it can provide fire services
to the city and save taxpayers $20 million over the next five
years.
The cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange will be hiring a
consultant to study the possible options, including a joint powers
authority.
Interim Assistant City Manager says city council will weigh
proposal from the Orange County Fire Authority amidst a slew of
tough budget choices.
Reporter David Nazar talks to officials from the Orange County
Fire Authority and the fire union about the OCFA’s recent layoff of
a 22-member hand crew.
Fire union President Joe Kerr says he won’t be making any more
“handshake agreements.”
Fire union President Joe Kerr says the layoffs of the 22 member
crew, which are set to take place tomorrow, betray a “handshake”
agreement.
Council voted, 3-2, in favor of a reorganization plan presented in a somewhat last-minute fashion by the city manager.
Last week directors quickly and quietly signed off on the 2010-11 budget, along with $5 million in cuts — though the source of those cuts is yet to be determined.
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The pets in this story may already have homes. These are the animals waiting at the shelter today.
Adoptions at OC Animal Care are by appointment. Give the pet ID when you contact the shelter. Listings come from OC Animal Care and update every two hours.
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