TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief |
425-556-2200 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Jim Whitney |
Deputy Fire Chief |
TITLE:
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Authorization to Execute Fire Mobilization Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Patrol (WSP)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Redmond Fire Department requests Council authorization for the Mayor to execute a Fire Mobilization Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Patrol to allow participation in the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. Participation under this agreement is voluntary and deployments occur only when operational conditions permit the department to maintain appropriate service levels within the City of Redmond.
This agreement establishes the process for reimbursement of eligible costs incurred when Redmond Fire Department personnel and equipment are mobilized in support of statewide emergency incidents where local and mutual aid resources have been exhausted. The agreement term extends through January 1, 2029.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
This agreement supports the City’s Community Strategic Plan priorities related to public safety, preparedness, emergency response, and regional resilience, as well as the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan framework for coordinated interagency emergency response activities.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
Execution of this agreement allows Redmond Fire Department to participate in mobilization activities coordinated through the Washington State Patrol and establishes reimbursement procedures for eligible personnel, apparatus, equipment, and associated response costs incurred during mobilizations.
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:
Costs associated with approved mobilization responses are reimbursable through the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in accordance with state mobilization procedures and requirements.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient; Strategic and Responsive
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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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/2/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If not approved, Redmond Fire Department would be unable to participate in state fire mobilization responses under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan and would not be eligible for reimbursement of mobilization-related costs through the State mobilization system. This would limit the department’s ability to support statewide emergency incidents and regional mutual aid efforts during large-scale emergencies and disasters.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Fire Mobilization Interagency Agreement with Washington State Patrol