Title
FUTURE OF FULLERTON FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Summary
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) presented a proposal for fire and emergency medical services to City Council on January 18, 2022. Management Partners, who the City utilized to evaluate the OCFA proposal against the current Fullerton Fire Department, presented to City Council on September 6, 2022. Staff seeks City Council direction on whether to provide future fire and emergency medical services through the Fullerton Fire Department or OCFA.
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Reject the Orange County Fire Authority proposal, affirm that Fullerton Fire Department will continue providing fire and emergency medical services to the City of Fullerton and direct City Manager to schedule a closed session discussion regarding the Fullerton Firefighters Memorandum of Understanding.
OR
Direct City Manager to enter into contract negotiations with OCFA to deliver fire and emergency medical services to the City of Fullerton.