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FIRE - Fire Chief Monty Smith
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT / RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a Resolution approving and authorizing the Chair to sign the Cooperative Fire Protection Services Agreement #2CA06896 for Local Agencies for Schedule “A” and Amador Fire Protection Services with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; and to further sign Schedule “E”, Self-Insurance Certification of Local Agency of Tort Liability and Local Agency-Owned Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $4,973,295, effective 7/1/24 through 6/30/25
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the contract has been included in the FY 2024/25 budget request.
Background Information:
Tehama County has been contracting with the California Department of Forestry for 50+ years. This agreement allows Tehama County to utilize state resources in the Local Responsibility Areas for emergency fire protection, medical and rescue response, basic life support services, dispatch services, fire code inspection, prevention and enforcement and land use/pre-fire planning services. The 24/25 Agreement includes the addition of two Fire Apparatus Engineers to meet personnel per seat apparatus staffing requirements of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.