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Anne Kronenburg/Chief Garrett Contreras,
With the Alameda County EMS System Redesign Task Force work well underway, we wanted to take the
time to communicate to you as the Co-Chairs of the Task Force. We understand that it is still early in this
process and are fully aware of the work left to be done. Despite this, one of the themes we have
consistently heard from the labor groups is the desire to analyze a JPA amongst all Fire Service agencies
served by the current EOA. As a united labor front, we believe that this could set the system up for long
term success.
A newly formed JPA would bring unity to the overall Fire Service on our mission to provide exceptional
service to the communities we serve. This JPA would provide security to the existing workforce that are
working for their 3rd employer in less than 10 years. We need to come together and be progressive in our
actions to provide the best service in the most fiscally responsible manner possible. We believe a JPA
with a representative governing body would bring transparency to the EMS system and result in higher
focus on EMS issues and budget needs by our respective elected bodies.
We collectively are aware of the time and effort required to analyze and establish a JPA and are
committed to this goal to better serve our communities. It is with that understanding that we respectfully
request you to consider focusing the EMS System Redesign Task Force for the analysis and potential
implementation of a JPA in preparation for a subsequent proposal to the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors. We sign this letter in unity and with these signatures we are committing our respective
organizations to assist with the work to get this completed for our residents and businesses.
Andrew Ghali
Hayward Firefighters Local 1909
Andrew_Ghali@yahoo.com
Sean Burrows
Alameda County Firefighters Local 55
Sburrows@iaff55.org
Anthony Herrera
Fremont Firefighters Local 1689
Aherrera66@yahoo.com
Zachary Unger
Oakland Firefighters Local 55
Zdunger@yahoo.com
Joseph McThorn
Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Local 1974
Tdmcfire@hotmail.com
cc: Lauri McFadden, EMS Director
Dr. Sporer, EMS Medical Director
Will McClurg, Deputty Director
Chief Brannigan, ACFCA President