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How much does it cost the City to contract with Con Fire vs. operating its own fire department?
According to an independent fiscal analysis, it would cost $8,665,357 in FY 2023-24 for the City to operate both Station 73 and Station 74, compared to $6,107,445 to operate both stations under contract with Con Fire. Additionally, it would cost $6,363,316 in FY 2023-24 for the City to operate Station 73 alone.
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Will the City continue to have its own Fire Department?
Under the proposed arrangement, the City of Pinole would no longer have its own Fire Department. Instead, emergency medical and fire protection services would be provided by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Con Fire), which will operate Fire Station 73 and Fire Station 74. If the agreement is terminated in the future, the…
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Is the City firing all its firefighters?
All sworn uniformed personnel, except for the Fire Chief, will become Con Fire employees upon the changeover anticipated for March 2023.
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Is the City giving away its stations (buildings) and all equipment?
The City will continue to own Station 73 and Station 74. Con Fire will lease these buildings to house their personnel and equipment. The current Pinole fire apparatus and equipment will be transferred to Con Fire, with its value considered in the apparatus replacement calculation.
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Do the firefighters support this contract?
Yes, the firefighters support this contract. IAFF Local 1230, the labor group representing both Pinole and Con Fire employees, submitted a letter of consent for the contract and was a key stakeholder in securing $2 million in annual funding from County Measure X for this contract.
