Lafayette Emergency Services Task Force
Task force member Jim Fajardo outlined the basics of the service model of a typical fire department at the group's April 9 meeting. Discussion ensued over the benefits of two-person crews versus three, where best to locate a fire station, and the risk of the occurrence of an Oakland Hills type of fire.
"The Oakland Hills fire is a misleading concept thrown in to these meetings," said task force member Rich Cunningham. "It's all about fear. It's used to manipulate the political process."
The abstract discussion clearly frustrated Vince Wells, Local 1230 president. "This is all well and good," he said. "But tell me exactly. What does Lafayette want?"
"Apparently, they don't know what they want," said Lafayette fire commissioner Bill Granados after the meeting.
The task force was created by the City Council to check out alternative delivery of fire and emergency services to the city. The investigation will continue at its May 15 meeting.
MOFD Meeting Schedule Revised
After a short trial of conducting public meetings once a month, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will revert to its twice monthly meeting format.
"The present schedule has become problematic," said Fire Chief Stephen Healy. Meetings will now be scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
The revised schedule, approved at the April 16 board meeting, kicks in with the district meeting of May 7.
Task force member Jim Fajardo outlined the basics of the service model of a typical fire department at the group's April 9 meeting. Discussion ensued over the benefits of two-person crews versus three, where best to locate a fire station, and the risk of the occurrence of an Oakland Hills type of fire.
"The Oakland Hills fire is a misleading concept thrown in to these meetings," said task force member Rich Cunningham. "It's all about fear. It's used to manipulate the political process."
The abstract discussion clearly frustrated Vince Wells, Local 1230 president. "This is all well and good," he said. "But tell me exactly. What does Lafayette want?"
"Apparently, they don't know what they want," said Lafayette fire commissioner Bill Granados after the meeting.
The task force was created by the City Council to check out alternative delivery of fire and emergency services to the city. The investigation will continue at its May 15 meeting.
MOFD Meeting Schedule Revised
After a short trial of conducting public meetings once a month, the Moraga-Orinda Fire District will revert to its twice monthly meeting format.
"The present schedule has become problematic," said Fire Chief Stephen Healy. Meetings will now be scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays of each month.
The revised schedule, approved at the April 16 board meeting, kicks in with the district meeting of May 7.
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