Moraga-Orinda Rescue 1 Foundation Seeks New Board Member

LAMORINDA, CA — A leadership opening at a long-standing public safety nonprofit is asking local residents to shape how lifesaving services evolve in their community.

The Rescue 1 Foundation extended the deadline for applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on its board of directors following a retirement, launching a search for a new member to help steer the organization’s next chapter.

The mission of the Foundation is to receive and administer donations in order to enhance public safety by providing advanced medical equipment, supplies, and educational services to the community.

Foundation leaders say the investments in the mission have consistently delivered cutting-edge tools to first responders, directly improving patient outcomes across the district.

The organization is now seeking applicants who live within the Moraga-Orinda Fire District service area and are interested in contributing to that mission at a governance level.

Officials encourage prospective candidates to review the foundation’s work and responsibilities before applying, noting that board members help oversee funding decisions that directly impact frontline care.

Address letters of interest to Maridel Moulton, RESCUE 1 FOUNDATION, c/o Moraga-Orinda Fire District, 1280 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA 94556.

Additional information about the position and the foundation’s work is available on the organization's website or by calling (925) 998-8411.