The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District will officially join the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
The Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) unanimously approved the annexation last week.
LAFCO said in a statement the annexation is expected to be effective on July 1, 2025.
Con Fire will absorb all of Rodeo-Hercules’ firefighters, support staff, facilities, apparatus and equipment into its operations.
“After years of careful study and deliberation, I’m very pleased and grateful for the Contra Costa County Local Agency Formation Commission’s approval of our district’s annexation into the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District,” Delano Doss, chairman of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District Board of Directors, said in a statement.
“Once implemented in mid-2025, residents in the communities of Rodeo and Hercules will receive significantly enhanced fire, rescue and EMS services provided by our firefighters, thanks to the exceptional resources of Contra Costa Fire,” Doss said. “This is a huge win for everyone in Rodeo and Hercules, as well as for our dedicated firefighters — and it doesn’t cost residents a single extra penny in taxes.”
Con Fire officials said when the annexation occurs, residents can expect a seamless transition and a continued high level of emergency response and community connectivity. Benefits will also include increased fire services and improved firefighter safety throughout the entire service area.
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