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Public Comment
From:James Ramirez <
Sent:Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:02 PM
To:Public Comment
Cc:Robert Lester PM
Subject:Yes on Item 15... grant funded fire staffing
Dear Mayor and Anaheim City Council,
Please vote yes on Item 15, The SAFER grant will add a much needed fire company (12 firefighters) to the city of
Anaheim.
The Anaheim Fire Department (Anaheim Fire and Rescue) has always been a busy department, throughout my 23 years
here as a firefighter, we run more and more calls each year. In 2009 and 2011 we lost fire companies (24 firefighter
positions), taking us back to lower staffing levels than we had in the 80’s. Only 3 of the 24 positions have been restored
as of today. The Fire engine that this grant will pay for is much needed in our community.
The men and women of the Anaheim Firefighters Association serve this community every day providing vital public
safety services, especially now, as we are on the front line against wild fires, Covid- 19, homelessness, and many other
types of incidents. We also know how important it is that Anaheim provides for the resources to enable our members to
do their job, and to do it well while protecting our community
Please vote yes to accept this grant that will cover the cost of 12 much needed firefighters for the next 3 years.
Your Anaheim Firefighters appreciate your support.
Jim Ramirez
Vice President, Anaheim Firefighters
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