1995-0206_ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY_Correspondence from OCFAFebruary 6, 1995
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ORANGE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. SOX 2454 • ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 92669 • (714) 744-0400
Mayor Carolyn Nash
Members of the City Council
City of San Juan Capistrano
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Honorable Mayor Nash:
Thank you for your support of the establishment of a joint powers fire authority. As the president of the
association which represents the Orange County Fire Department's battalion and division chief officers, I am
very concerned about the threat to quality emergency service delivery posed by the County s bankruptcy. We
are confident that the proposed fire authority will continue the commitment to regional fire services. At the
same time it will reduce the likelihood that long term fiscal harm will be caused by short sighted efforts to
secure immediate cash.
We are encouraged by the many elected city officials who support the department's fully integrated fire,
rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response system. Combined with planning, prevention
and education services, and with the benefits of regional resources, the citizens of San Juan Capistrano are
well served day-to-day and in disaster situations.
We believe that a joint powers authority is a good step to take at this time. And we look forward to working
with the fire authority board. We also look forward to moving toward a county -wide fire district which we
believe will provide more effective and considered governance. Again, thank you for your support.
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David K Wilson
pc: Mr. George Scarborough, City Manager
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