RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to enter into an Automatic Aid Agreement for Exchange of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, and City of Pinole Fire Department, effective April 1, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact is neutral, except for those occasions where reimbursement may be paid to other agencies for battalion chief coverage.
BACKGROUND:
The original Battalion 7 Automatic Aid Agreement (“Agreement”) concept between the City of Pinole, Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District dates back to the late 1990s. The overall concept of cooperation amongst these agencies was identified as necessary based on each agency’s staffing, the geography of West Contra Costa County, and the need for closer coordination of resources to safely and successfully mitigate incidents within the respective jurisdictions. There has been at least one revision to the Agreement since its inception.
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