Marin Firefighter News

CPF Firevision -- November 10, 2010

The 2010 Elections: Firefighter-friendly candidates did well in the 2010 November election.

CPF Firevision -- January 13, 2011

CPF at Rose Parade. CPF Pipes and Drums make first appearance at New Year's parade

CPF Firevision -- December 15, 2010

Understanding the 2010 Elections CPF spoke with two independent experts to analyze state and local election results and what they mean for California's future.

Firefighters are taking longer to arrive at emergencies since staffing cuts were instituted nearly a year ago, fire Chief Javier Mainar told a City Council committee Wednesday. As many as eight fire engines are taken out of service each day on a rotating basis to reduce costs.

 A new statewide poll by the respected Public Policy Institute of California indicates strong support for Gov. Brown's redevelopment reform. By a two-to-one margin, Californians support the governor's proposal to close redevelopment agencies, making billions available directly to local governments for core services such as public safety and education.