TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Jim Whitney |
Deputy Fire Chief |
|
Fire |
Caleb Freeman |
Battalion Chief - Training |
TITLE:
title
Approval of the East Metro Training Group (EMTG) Interlocal Agreement
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the EMTG is an agreement between the City of Bellevue, the City of Redmond, and other participating agencies to maintain a regional training consortium for fire and emergency medical services. The EMTG operates under a joint administrative structure to oversee training coordination, fiscal responsibilities, and resource management. The agreement outlines governance, cost-sharing, and operational protocols for the training consortium.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Fire Department - Strategic Plan 2022-2027
• Required:
WAC 296-305-05502
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The EMTG ILA formalizes the existing partnership among participating fire departments to improve training effectiveness and reduce duplication of efforts. Key elements of the agreement include:
• Purpose & Scope: Establishes a regional training consortium while maintaining each agency’s operational autonomy.
• Governance: Oversight by an Administrative Board composed of Fire Chiefs from each participating agency.
• Fiscal Responsibilities: Cost-sharing model based on agency personnel counts and financial contributions.
• Training Coordination: Standardized best practices and training programs developed under the guidance of a Training Chief.
• Personnel & Liability: Each agency retains employment authority over its personnel while participating in collaborative training initiatives.
Bellevue Fire Department will serve as the initial Administering Agency and Fiscal Agent for a three-year term, with an opportunity for rotation among member agencies.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000227
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/11/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
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N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Each agency would have independent training programs, leading to increased costs and reduced consistency in regional fire operations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: EMTG ILA
Attachment B: Overview of EMTG Training