TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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 se...
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