REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 10, 2026
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
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Mutual Aid Agreement with Edwards Air Force Base
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, approve non-financial mutual aid agreement with the Secretary of the Air Force, acting by and through the Commander at Edwards Air Force Base, for reciprocal mutual assistance on fire, rescue, and emergency response services, for the period from February 25, 2026, to February 24, 2031.
(Presenter: Dan Munsey, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, 387-5779)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Enhance Readiness for Major Emergency Responses.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this agreement will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This is a non-financial agreement that defines the responsibilities of the two entities regarding mutual aid response. However, in the event costs incurred are above the normal response, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) retains its right to claim reimbursement in accordance with any federal guidelines established in connection with an incident.
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 December 7, 2021 (Item No. 67), SBCFPD's Board of Directors approved non-financial mutual aid Agreement No. 21-981 (Agreement No. 21-981), betw...
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