Category Archives: Fire Dept

The County and the cities of Oakley and Brentwood recently concluded discussion on a new Fire Board. All three entities decided that a locally controlled Board would be the best way to address the issues of the fire district. The … Continue reading →

This is the title of the latest report issued by the 2008-2009 Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury. The Grand Jury is annually impaneled to investigate city and county governments, special districts and certain nonprofit corporations to ensure functions are … Continue reading →

If the recommendations from the MSR are enacted by LAFCO what are the options available for Oakley? The first recommendation, to expand and contract the SOI for the district, will not have much of an impact on Oakley. The second, … Continue reading →

The Municipal Service Review (MSR) for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) provided a number of recommendations. The first is to adjust the sphere of influence (SOI) of the district. It needs to expand and contract. The expansion … Continue reading →

One of the major planning task for the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is the establishment of “spheres of influence” for the various governmental bodies within their jurisdictions. As described by Section 56076, the sphere is to be “a plan … Continue reading →

During the last two years, discussions have been underway with representatives from Contra Costa County, Oakley and Brentwood regarding the status of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD). Concern continues to grow about the possible effectiveness of its … Continue reading →