REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 29, 2025
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Non-Financial Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Loma Linda
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, approve Amendment No. 1, effective July 1, 2025, to non-financial Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreement No. 22-389 with the City of Loma Linda, for the continuous reciprocal exchange of fire, rescue and emergency medical services, extending the contract term for an additional five-year period, for a total contract term of May 24, 2022, through June 30, 2030.
(Presenter: Dan Munsey, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, 387-5779)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) to Automatic/Mutual Aid Agreement No. 22-389 (Agreement) will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as it is a non-financial agreement that defines the responsibilities of San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) and the City of Loma Linda (City) regarding mutual aid response.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SBCFPD has numerous mutual aid agreements with local, state, and federal agencies to assist each other in the suppression of fires and in the provision of emergency medical services. These agreements allow one party to assist the other party by providing personnel, equipment, materials/supplies, and other services, as needed, for fire and/or emergency incidents.
On May 24, 2022 (Item No. 104), the Board of Directors approved the Agreement between SBCFPD and the City effective upon execution by both parties through June 30, 2025. The Agreement allows for a mutually beneficial automatic aid/mutual aid agreement for a reasonable and reciprocal exchange of fire, rescue and emergency medical services of the two fire agencies. Due to the shared borders between SBCFPD and the City, the Agreement allows for the most expeditious and cost-effective response to suppress fires and provide other emergency services for the public served by these fire agencies.
Approval of the Amendment will extend the term for a five-year period, continuing through June 30, 2030. The Amendment also updates the mailing address for SBCFPD due to the relocation of its headquarters. The Agreement may be terminated by either party with 90 days’ written notice. All other terms of the Agreement shall remain the same.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Richard Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on March 5, 2025; Finance (Ivan Ramirez, Administrative Analyst, 387-4020) on March 18, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on March 18, 2025.