Orange County Fire Authority
OCEA members in the Orange County Fire Authority are represented by union stewards and a professional staff of labor relations representatives. Standing together, every OCEA member in the Orange County Fire Authority plays a role in achieving better wages, retirement security and fair rights on the job.
The information below is a resource for all OCEA members in the Orange County Fire Authority. Below, you will find a list of stewards and staff representatives for OCEA members assigned to the Orange County Fire Authority. You’ll also find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is the negotiated union contract that sets forth the wages, hours and working conditions guiding your employment. And you can also find updates and news from OCEA about what’s happening in your agency and across the County.
Stay informed: Union news that affects you!
OCFA Members: Your 2.75% Wage Increase Arrives May 30
May 29, 2025
This Friday, you’ll see your negotiated 2.75% base salary increase on your May 30 paycheck. This represents the third increase of your OCEA-negotiated multi-year wage improvements for your current MOU.
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
As we observe Memorial Day today, OCEA remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. Their courage secured the freedoms we exercise every day—including the right to organize and advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity in the workplace.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES
Julie Bott
Labor Relations Representative
Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Representative
Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative