TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief
425-556-2200
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Jim Whitney
Deputy Fire Chief
TITLE:
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Authorization to Execute Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Wildfire and Emergency Response Support
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The Redmond Fire Department requests Council authorization for the Mayor to execute an Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allow Redmond Fire personnel and resources to support wildfire and other emergency response incidents throughout Washington State when requested. Participation under this agreement is voluntary and only occurs when staffing and operational conditions allow Redmond Fire to maintain appropriate service levels within the City.
This agreement establishes reimbursement procedures, operational expectations, and deployment parameters for personnel, equipment, and Incident Management Team (IMT) resources provided by Redmond Fire in support of statewide emergency incidents. The agreement extends through July 13, 2031.
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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:
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OUTCOMES:
This agreement formalizes Redmond Fire Department participation in those response efforts and establishes the framework for:
* Deployment of qualified personnel and equipment;
* Reimbursement for personnel, t...
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