In this episode, CPF President, Brian K. Rice is joined by Stockton Firefighters Local 456 President, Mario Gardea and Tracy City Firefighters Local 3355 President, Paul O’Neal to discuss their EMS dispatch and ALS services battle in San Joaquin County.
Emergency medical response is a central focus for first responders. When our ability to save lives is compromised – we fight back. Listen in as Brian, Mario and Paul discuss how locals united to stop an unprecedented power grab and what this means to other agencies around the state.
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