Placentia Fire Department to Take Reins From OC Fire Authority After Year-Long Battle
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Placentia will be the first city in OC to break away from the OC Fire Authority and use its own fire department.
Placentia Alleges OC Fire Authority Misconduct After City Leaves Agency
Placentia Fire Department
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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.
Placentia First OC City to Leave Fire Authority and Form its Own Fire Department
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The Placentia City Council voted 3-1 Wednesday morning to form its own fire department after years of rising costs contracting with the Orange County Fire Authority.
Placentia City Council to Decide on Forming its Own Fire Department
Placentia
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After years of rising costs to Placentia, it could be time for the city to leave the Orange County Fire Authority and form its own fire department, but OCFA officials said if the city leaves, it won’t get as much fire service or mutual aid.