Matter SCC-129073

Adopt Commendation for Richard Alameda as he retires after over 40 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Emergency Medical Services)

Board of Supervisors

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File: SCC-129073
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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Richard Alameda, recognizing his over 40 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Nicholas Clay, Director of Emergency Medical Services, and includes a recommendation to adopt the commendation. The Clerk of the Board is requested to notify Tony Do in the EMS Agency after processing.

Key points

Commendation for Richard Alameda upon his retirement.
Over 40 years of service to the County of Santa Clara.
Recommendation to adopt the commendation.
Notification to be sent to Tony Do in the EMS Agency.

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County of Santa Clara Emergency Medical Services 129073 DATE: May 18, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Nicholas Clay, Director, Emergency Medical Services SUBJECT: Commendation for Richard Alameda RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Richard Alameda as he retires after over 40 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Emergency Medical Services) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Richard Alameda has made remarkable contributions as a public servant to the County of Santa Clara. Additional information about Richard Alameda is provided on the attached commendation. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is requested to notify Tony Do in the EMS Agency upon completed processing. ATTACHMENTS: • Commendation for Richard Alameda (PDF) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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Commendation for Richard Alameda

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County commends Richard Alameda for over forty years of dedicated public safety service, including his roles as a firefighter and Battalion Chief. He contributed significantly to emergency preparedness initiatives and public safety advancements, particularly during major incidents and the COVID-19 pandemic. The commendation recognizes his leadership and commitment to the community.

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Richard Alameda served over four decades in public safety for Santa Clara County and Mountain View.
He began as a probationary firefighter and retired as Battalion Chief in 2016.
From 2008 to 2026, he worked part-time with the County EMS Agency on various projects.
Contributions include developing emergency response plans and managing incidents.
He played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic as Operations Chief.
The commendation highlights his leadership, professionalism, and commitment to public safety.

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COMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO RICHARD ALAMEDA FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE WHEREAS, Richard Alameda has spent more than four decades of distinguished public safety service to the County of Santa Clara (“County”) and the City of Mountain View, beginning his career as a probationary firefighter with the City of Mountain View, rising through the ranks to Deputy Fire Chief, and ultimately retiring as Battalion Chief in 2016. From 2008 through 2026, Richard Alameda further supported the County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency on a part-time basis, contributing to numerous high-profile projects and emergency preparedness initiatives; WHEREAS, Richard Alameda has dedicated his career to advancing public safety, from providing frontline fire and emergency response to overseeing complex incident operations serving nearly two million residents. His contributions include assisting with the State Homeland Security Grant Program, leading the development and updates of the Countywide Mass Casualty Incident Plan, the Active Shooter/Criminal Mass Casualty Protocol, and the Operational Area CHEMPACK Plan, each significantly strengthening local and...