REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 26, 2021
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to Non-Financial Mutual Aid Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, approve Amendment No. 1 to non-financial Mutual Aid Agreement No. 18-648 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to address all-risk emergencies, update the type of aid provided to include automatic aid, amend the types of equipment and resources provided, make additional miscellaneous changes to the Operating Plan (Attachment A), and extend the term of the agreement by three years, for a total contract term of August 30, 2018 through August 30, 2026.
(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.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). This is a non-financial agreement that defines the responsibilities of the two fire entities regarding mutual aid response.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is a state agency that provides varied emergency services including wildland fire fighting. As part of its mission of emphasizing the management and protection of California's natural resources, Cal Fire oversees the enforcement of California's forest practice regulations, encourages and implements fuels management projects to reduce the threat of uncontrolled wildfires, and participates in veg...
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