Council members violated the law by meeting secretly to approve a costly lobbying contract, according to open government advocates. While not admitting wrongdoing, the council promised Monday to not break the law in the future.
Tag: Orange County Fire Authority
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Fire Authority Officials Not Charged in Hazmat Probe
DA finds no criminal wrongdoing three years after disclosures that Orange County Fire Authority officials charged businesses fees for inspections that were never done.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Move to Cut the Size of Fire Authority Board Remains a Hot Topic
As local officials continue a bitter debate over a firefighters union-backed bill, big players on the state level are taking notice.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors Seek Another Delay in Picking Ambulance Firms
The already drawn out and controversial process to choose which private ambulance contractors will serve more than half of Orange County’s cities hit more snags on Tuesday.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Move to Make Fire Authority’s Board Smaller Sparks Debate
A proposed law to reduce the number of board members at the Orange County Fire Authority is being pushed by the agency’s main firefighters union, but also raising concerns that South County cities would have their representation unfairly reduced.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
County Poised to Put Care Ambulance in Driver’s Seat for 911 Transports
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.
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State Political Watchdog Investigating Potential Conflicts at Fire Authority
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.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Fire Authority to Try Private Paramedics
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.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OCFA’s New Dispatch System Beset With Problems
The Fire Authority’s system not communicating with other dispatch centers, which is complicating emergency responses.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Fire Authority Names Bowman Permanent Chief
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.
