Direct Fire Chief to discuss coordinating services with other West County cities
In Plain English
Richmond's fire department currently operates independently from neighboring cities and the county. The city manager would ask the Fire Chief to explore sharing resources, equipment, or response duties with other West County fire departments. If discussions lead to agreements, residents could see faster emergency response times or cost savings.
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Votes
To direct the City Manager to direct the Fire Chief to enter into discussions with the County Fire Chief and other local Fire Chiefs to work towards effective, and efficient fire services in West County Cities, and specifically, that the City Manager direct the Fire Chief to take action to attempt to enter into an agreement with the County of Contra Costa that Richmond would take over the two County fire stations in West County
FailedTo continue the matter for two weeks until July 18, 2006
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