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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager or Designee to Execute an Agreement for Automatic/Mutual Aid Between the City of Lodi and Waterloo Morada Fire District (FIRE)
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MEETING DATE:
September 4, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Ken Johnson, Fire Chief
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing City Manager or Designee to execute an agreement for automatic/mutual aid between the City of Lodi and Waterloo Morada Fire District.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The purpose of the agreement is to provide mutual assistance to the parties for control of fire, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous materials control, technical rescue incidents, including but not limited to, confined space rescues, structural collapse, transportation emergencies, tower rescues, trench rescues, high and low angle rescues, and water rescues and/or emergency support in the event of a major fire disaster or emergency.
As a participating member of this automatic/mutual aid agreement, the City of Lodi Fire Department (LFD) will receive assistance from Waterloo Morada Fire District (WMFD) when necessary and WMFD will receive assistance from LFD when needed.
This agreement would remain in full force until terminated by either party in accordance to the agreement.
STRATEGIC VISION:
7D. Public Safety: Consider strategic regional partnerships with surrounding agencies to enhance fire and emergency response services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact; the mutual advantages and protections afforded by this agreement are considered adequate compensation to each party.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.
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Ken Johnson
Fire Chief
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Scott R. Carney
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