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!
"PTSD 911" Film Screening: Monday, March 20
March 17, 2023
OCEA is proud to support a special showing of “PTSD 911,” a documentary film about first responder behavioral and mental health, on March 20 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest.
OCFA Negotiations Update: March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
For the first time in over a year, we had a productive meeting which included OCFA increasing their wage proposal. However, it was not enough and not yet reflective of your value or the valuable services that you provide.
OCEA LABOR RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVES

Mariela Ortiz
Labor Relations Specialist

Michelle Rubio
Senior Labor Relations Representative