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Adoption of Resolution Commending Alameda Fire Department Chief Michael D'Orazi for His Contributions to the City Of Alameda. (Fire)
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CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. ______
COMMENDING ALAMEDA FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF MICHAEL D'ORAZI FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Alameda records its appreciation for the years of service faithfully rendered by Chief Michael D'Orazi for the City of Alameda; and
WHEREAS, Michael D'Orazi's career with the Alameda Fire Department spanned 35 years including the last three and one half as Fire Chief. Chief D'Orazi retired as a Captain with the Alameda Fire Department in 2007 then came out of retirement in 2011 to lead the Department as Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, during Michael D'Orazi's tenure as Fire Chief, he reinstated and expanded the Marine Operations Program including 30 rescue swimmers, two rescue boats, a grant-funded fire boat, and 60 rescue and fire boat operators; and
WHEREAS, Michael D'Orazi helped plan the development of a new Emergency Operations Center and Fire Station #3 along with the Public Works and Police Departments; and
WHEREAS, Michael D'Orazi insured the Fire Department's fleet was brought up to date with vehicles that meet current safety and emissions standards while securing affordable financing with minimal impact on the City's general fund; and
WHEREAS, Michael D'Orazi's commitment to community accountability and collaboration was evident in his outreach and partnership efforts with various community based organizations throughout Alameda; and
WHEREAS, Michael D'Orazi was the President of the Alameda County Fire Chiefs' Association raising the accomplishments of the City and Fire Department to a regional level; and
WHEREAS, Michael D'Orazi brought ingenuity and creative revenue generation initiatives to the City including the Community Paramedicine Pilot Program,...
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