Welcome! This webpage is a one-stop source for information on LAFCO’s Countywide Fire Service Review and on the many opportunities that will be available for you to participate in this project.
The Countywide Fire Service Review will include an overview of all the agencies that provide fire service and/or emergency medical services in the County, evaluate the provision of these services, and recommend actions to promote efficient service delivery.
To learn more, download the Countywide Fire Service Review Factsheet.
Introduction to Service Reviews PowerPoint Presentation
A TAC has been established to serve as a liaison between LAFCO and the affected agencies during the fire service review process. The TAC meets periodically to receive updates and provide expertise and advice on the project. TAC membership includes:
Appointed by LAFCO: Yoriko Kishimoto, LAFCO Commissioner; and Susan Vicklund Wilson, LAFCO Commissioner.
Appointed by County Fire Chiefs Association: Chief Tony Bowden, CCFD; Chief Ruben Torres, City of Santa Clara; and Chief Jim Wyatt, City of Gilroy.
Appointed by County/Cities Managers’ Association: Carl Cahill, Los Altos Hills Town Manager; James Lindsay, Saratoga Town Manager; Christina Turner, Morgan Hill Town Manager; and Ed Shikada, Palo Alto Town Manager (Alternate).
This Countywide Fire Service Review is part of LAFCO’s third round of service reviews. LAFCO has previously conducted two Countywide Fire Service Reviews, one in 2004 and another in 2010.
Public engagement and outreach are very important to Santa Clara LAFCO. Throughout the Service Review process there will be many opportunities for you to engage and provide input on the study through timely community workshops, an online community survey and multiple public meetings.
Stay tuned for more information!
