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Council presses Moraga‑Orinda Fire District over proposed paramedic staffing changes, creates joint ad hoc committee
Summary
After residents and town staff raised alarm about proposed ambulance staffing reductions, Moraga’s council asked the fire district to preserve 24‑hour ambulance coverage and established a joint Moraga‑MOFD ad hoc committee to track the issue and coordinate with the district.
Moraga’s Town Council on May 14 voiced strong concern about proposed changes to paramedic and ambulance staffing at the Moraga‑Orinda Fire District (MOFD) and directed staff to pursue formal coordination with the district.
Town Manager Scott briefed the council after residents raised alarms that MOFD budget and labor changes could reduce ambulance availability in Moraga from a 24‑hour domiciled ambulance to fewer hours or different staffing. Scott said the district’s chief had proposed a solution that could preserve round‑the‑clock ambulance availability but alter staffing models and that the district’s board would consider recommendations at its May 21 meeting.
Scott told the…
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