ATTACHMENT B
Letter of Support
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CITY OF
VICTORVILLE
May 19, 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 Victorville, 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 ECNS).
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 ECNS 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 ECNS redirects non - emergency callers to appropriate care, reducing unnecessary ambulance transport 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.
For these reasons, the City of Victorville strongly supports this application and respectfully urges your favorable consideration.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Becerra
Mayor
cc: Victorville City Council
Jay Obernolte, Congressman
John Sobel, Telegraph Advisors