EUNICE M. ULLOA KAREN C. COMSTOCK
Mayor CHRISTOPHER FLORES
MARC LUCIO
Council Members
CURTIS BURTON DR. LINDA REICH
Mayor Pro Tem City Manager
CITY of CHINO
May 5, 2026
The Honorable Sean Duffy
Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Support for Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE) SS4A Grant Application Dear Secretary Duffy:
On behalf of the City of Chino, I am pleased to support Consolidated Fire Agencies (CONFIRE)'s application for funding under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to implement the Triage Emergency Communication Nurse System (Triage ECS).
As a local government, we recognize the importance of reliable and efficient emergency response systems in protecting our residents and maintaining safe roadways. CONFIRE plays a vital role in coordinating 911 services across San Bernardino County, a region with significant freight movement and high traffic volumes.
This project is particularly critical in San Bernardino County, a nationally significant goods movement hub through which a substantial share of products from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and freight passes. The county serves as a major corridor between Southern California and Las Vegas, especially along Interstate 15. High freight volumes and interstate travel increase both the frequency and severity of roadway incidents. When crashes occur, they often create spillover impacts onto local roadways, especially in rural and underserved areas where alternate routes are limited, and emergency response resources are constrained.
By integrating Triage ECS into the emergency communications system, the project directly supports the SS4A goal of reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The system prioritizes dispatch for severe crashes, reduces delays in care for critically injured individuals, and strengthens post-crash response coordination. At the same time, Triage ECS redirects non-emergency callers to appropriate care, reducing unnecessary ambulance transports and preserving EMS availability for critical incidents. This approach supports safer roadways, enhances system efficiency, and advances data- driven, evidence-based strategies to improve overall traffic safety outcomes.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 667, Chino, California 91708-0667 (909) 334-3250 • (909) 334-3720 Fax
Web Site: www.cityofchino.org
Secretary Duffy
May 5, 2026
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For these reasons, the City of Chino strongly supports this application and respectfully urges your favorable consideration.
Sincerely,
Eunice M. Ulloa
Mayor
CC: Chino City Council