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ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Board of County Commissioners
VIA: Laura Blackmon, County Manager
FROM: Colonel F. Rojas Montes de Oca, Jr., Director
DATE: September 18, 2008
SUBJECT: Information Item -Possible Fire Districts Realignment Process
Life and property protection are two essential functions of government. The
Orange County Board of Commissioners has historically maintained this
responsibility via fire protection districts throughout unincorporated parts of the
county. The current district configuration has been part of the fabric for decades
and has served well. .However, it is incumbent of government to ensure that
services are provided effectively, efficiently and safely.
The process of possible fire district realignment should be addressed as part of
the Fire Rescue Study. As I reported to you on Tuesday, September 16t", the
RFP language and timeline will begin to take shape within a few weeks. The
inclusion of this issue fits in with specific relevance and importance. The study,
in answering question(s) #1 (Where are we?), #2 (Where do we want to go?),
and #3 (How do we get there?), can (and should) address the geographic and
operational makeup of all system components: fire, rescue and medical services.
This sub-process must be part of the study's scope of work as it is one of the
primary engines that will drive the action plan. I will make sure that this aspect is
included in the RFP document and will keep you apprised throughout the
process.
Should you have further questions, or require additional clarification, please let
me know.
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