Eric Swalwell: “Today I rise to remember retired Alameda County Fire Chief Bill McCammon, who passed away on October 13. Bill lived to…”

“Today I rise to remember retired Alameda County Fire Chief Bill McCammon, who passed away on October 13. Bill lived to serve, and he served all who lived in Alameda County. He devoted his life to keeping our community, State, and Nation safe. After serving the Dublin-San Ramon and San Leandro fire departments, Bill took over as the first fire chief of the Alameda County Fire Department in 1993. With Bill at the helm, the fire department took on new responsibilities and doubled in size. He added new divisions, too, including a hazardous response team and a water rescue program. When Bill tragically passed away, he was still working to protect his community, as executive director of the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority. It is this organization that provides for the interoperable communications for dozens of agencies within Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. We should all be thankful for Bill's many years of dedicated service to the East Bay. My deepest condolences go out to his wife, children, family, and friends. ____________________”