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!

Reminder: Take the OCEA Safety Survey

April 25, 2020

Thank you for continued leadership and service during this public health crisis. In the past weeks, workers have fought for additional safety measures in their workplace resulting in modified work arrangements, social distancing in the workplace, and additional protection for essential frontline workers who cannot telecommute.

Editorial: Keep Public Servants Working to Keep Our Communities Safe

April 24, 2020

The Voice of OC digital news publication posted an editorial written by OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield. CB advocates that Washington D.C. provide additional critical financial support for local government in response to the pandemic.