Tag: calfire
Updated: County sides with city on fire deal
Several residents from around the county and representatives from one major employer in San Juan Bautista expressed concern over the direction county fire service could take Tuesday morning as the San Benito County supervisors reviewed proposals from Hollister and Calfire for consolidated services.
Supes seek fire contract with Hollister over Calfire
Several residents from around the county and representatives from one major employer in San Juan Bautista expressed concern over the direction county fire service could take Tuesday morning as the San Benito County supervisors reviewed proposals from the city of Hollister and Calfire for consolidated services.
Fire prevention fee collection on hold
Calfire officials requested to postpone fire prevention fee billing for 2012-13, according to a press release from the California State Board of Equalization. The fire prevention fee is charged to residents of rural areas that are serviced by Calfire employees, including some residents in San Benito County.
Board moves ahead with Calfire extension
San Benito County supervisors on Tuesday approved moving ahead on the extension of a contract for fire protection with Calfire and directed staff to bring it back to the board for final action and discussion at a future date.
County board rejects fire contract with Hollister in 3-2 vote
San Benito County Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a contract for fire services with the Hollister Fire Department.
Supervisor backs city tax extension for fire; demanded removal of Calfire...
The county supervisor leading the charge to end a long-held relationship with Calfire and contract with Hollister for fire services is making the case for a new, countywide tax district that would fund a broader agency.
Updated: County to talk fire contract with Hollister
Supervisors vote 3-2 to pursue contract with Hollister fire instead of maintaining service with Calfire
Pinnacle editorial: Consolidation talk is more about politics than logistics
As Hollister and San Benito County officials consider consolidation of fire services - and leaving Calfire out of the mix - it is important to remember that the same leaders still have a police merger to weigh.
