Fire authority action smacks of pettiness

In the face of soaring costs, Placentia officials decided to exit their contract with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and start their own department.
It’s one of the most fiscally responsible decisions we’ve seen in a local city — something that will save an estimated $28 million over the next decade while still ensuring quality fire and ambulance services.
In response, the California Fire Chiefs Association sent a peevish letter to its members claiming that the city de