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Fire Department Staffing and Station 4 Closure→At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
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Stressed the heavy workload of Fire Station 4 and urged the council to protect emergency services in the face of worsening climate risks.
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026 · 56:11 →Strongly supported preserving firefighter and paramedic positions, emphasizing that public safety and emergency response are fundamental city duties.
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026 · 43:50 →Speaking as a union vice president, emphasized that Berkeley voters overwhelmingly passed tax measures like Measure FF expecting fully funded public safety.
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026 · 51:52 →Chair of the Homeless Services Panel of Experts emphasized the vital role of first responders and homelessness prevention services.
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026 · 1:23:29 →Argued that the city can fund both firefighters and affordable housing without pitting community needs against public safety.
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026 · 1:03:28 →Expressed deep concern over eliminating firefighter and paramedic positions given wildfire risks in the Berkeley hills.
City Council (Special) - Jun 23, 2026 · 2:17:10 →Spoke as president of Berkeley Firefighters Local 1227 against proposed position cuts and Fire Station 4 closure.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 15, 2026 · 31:36 →