With the Cooperative Management Services Agreement just one year old, the local fire agencies of Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Del Mar have agreed once again to amend the contract by consolidating efforts even further. The Consolidation Governance Board, comprised of two publicly elected representatives from each participating agency, has found that with recent administrated vacancies, now is the time to take advantage of this historic opportunity and further the current consolidation efforts. Beginning this month, overseeing all four agencies, Darrin Ward of Encinitas Fire will become the Operations Chief; Scott Henry of Encinitas Fire will serve as Administrative Chief; Bret Davidson of Rancho Santa Fe Fire will take on the duties of Training Chief; and Dismas Abelman of Solana Beach Fire will be placed into a Support Services position. All have been assigned new areas of responsibilities and are eager to get started. This new step toward consolidation will bring increased administrative efficiency among the agencies as well as a well timed financial benefit.
