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FROM: Allen Little, Fire Chief `, �" Coma
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DATE: September 7, 1997
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SUBJECT: Fire Service Master Mutual Aid Agreement
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) a BACK1MU UPD APD JUST I F I CATION
RECOMMENDATION
AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the County
governed Fire Protection Districts to execute an updated Fire Service Mutual Aid Agreement
between the County Fire Districts and the non-County governed fire agencies in this County.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION:
For a number of years the fire agencies in the County have operated under a Fire Service Mutual
Aid Agreement that outlines the understanding among the agencies regarding the provisions of
assistance by each agency to the other agencies in the County. The current agreement was
adopted on September 15, 1987.
The County fire agencies have jointly developed and approved an updated version of the existing
agreement. The revised agreement reflects the reorganization and consolidation of fire agencies
that have occurred in the County in recent years.
The new agreement also recognizes the expanded role of fire mutual aid services beyond basic fire
suppression to include other responsibilities such as paramedic response, hazardous materials
incidents and heavy rescue.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE'
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF SOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
/ I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
J UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TARN
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Bill Cullen, Assistant Chief ATTESTED
Cr_: County Administrator , Attn: Terry McGraw PHIL JTCHELOR. CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY ,DEPUTY
9-7-97
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FIRE SERVICE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
1. PAREMS, This Agreement dated September 9, 1997 , is between these
parties in this County (see See. 15): (a) all Fire Protection Districts,(Health and
Safety Code Section 13801 ff.), (b) certain chartered and general law Cities, and
(c) California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
2. PURPOSES.
Conditions providing the , potential for widespread, large fires, or
depleted fire protection resources which constitute hazards to life and property
can occur within the County. When the fire protection and other emergency
resources of any one fire protection agency are depleted, the combined
resources of several such fire agencies may be required to provide a necessary
level of fire and other emergency protection capabilities within an affected
jurisdiction. These parties desire to, and shall whenever possible and when so
requested, furnish emergency assistance to one another in accordance with the
provisions herein, and in conformance with the California Emergency Services
Act, the California Mutual Aid Agreement, the California Emergency Services
Plan, the Contra Costa County Emergency Services Plan, and Fire Service
Information Bulletins.
3. REQUESTS FOR MUTUAL ATn_ To insure orderly and coordinated
use of resources, all requests for this mutual aid shall be made to the Fire
Mutual Aid Area Coordinator, as elected and designated by the Contra Costa
County Fire Chiefs Association, and as recorded in the Contra Costa County
Emergency Services Plan,Emergency Fire Service Supporting Plan and related
fire service bulletins.
Any party's Fire Chief (or in the Chief s absence, the ranking assistant)
may request assistance of equipment and/or personnel when, in the Chief s
opinion, the emergency resources are insufficient to cope with the existing
fire(s) and/or emergency(ies) and provide for a minimum operating reserve.
Alerts to the Fire Mutual Aid Coordinator shall be made when, in the opinion
of any party's Fire Chief, or designated representative, the potential of need for
mutual aid exists. When any party's Fire Chief or designated representative
determines that only limited assistance may be needed, the Agency may directly
request mutual aid from another fire agency with notification to the County
Area Fire Mutual Aid Coordinator.
4. jtESPON ;E TO REQUEST, The Fire Chief or designated
representative from whom mutual aid is requested shall comply with the
request wholly or in part when:
(a) The specific assistance requested is clearly referred by the Fire
Mutual Aid Coordinator, or is directly requested by a Fire Chief or
designated representative in a limited situation; and
(b) Compliance will not deplete resources below the level needed to cope
with known or anticipated hazards in the responding jurisdiction.
5. LIMITATION ON REQUESTS. It is not the intent of the Contra Costa
County Mutual Aid Plan to provide "day-to-day", full and continuing fire and
other emergency protection to an affected jurisdiction. The affected jurisdiction
shall have committed its fire protection resources prior to requesting mutual aid.
However, local agencies may supplement day-to-day emergency fire and rescue
operation on an automatic aid basis without restriction of jurisdictional
boundaries. The affected jurisdiction shall make every effort to release
responding mutual aid or automatic aid resources as soon as possible.
6. ASSISTANCE NOT MANDATORY. The rendering of mutual aid
hereunder shall not be mandatory, but the party receiving the request for
assistance shall immediately inform the party requesting service if, for any reason,
assistance cannot be rendered.
7. NO COMPENSATION. All services rendered under this Agreement shall
be performed without reimbursement to the participating party or parties hereto,
in consideration of their mutual promises and services; each party shall bear its
own costs hereunder. However, nothing herein precludes any party from claiming
from any other person or entity or agency not a party to this Agreement such
payment or reimbursement to which it may be legally entitled. Reimbursement
for supplies beyond normal emergency operations may be sought by the party(ies)
providing mutual aid assistance.
8. WAIVER. Subject to the provisions of Government Code 1850.6, each
party hereto waives all claims against any other participating party for
compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death which may arise due
to conformance, or lack of conformance,under this Agreement.
9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement supersedes the prior Fire Service
Mutual Aid Agreement of September 15, 1987 and becomes effective as to each
party when signed by the person authorized by its respective governing body and
filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors with a certified copy of the
authorizing minute, order or resolution. Any fire protection agency not listed in
Section 15 may become a party, to this Agreement by an amendment hereto
including it as a party, effective when approved by all other parties.
10. NOTICE OF PARTIES. Upon receipt of a certified copy of the minutes,
order or resolution authorizing or terminating a party's participation in this
Agreement, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors shall so notify the Fire Mutual
Aid Coordinator in writing, who then shall immediately so notify the governing
bodies of all other,parties and the Commissions of those in Section 15 (a) (2).
11. TERMINATION. Any party may terminate its participation in this
Agreement by filing,with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors (with copies to the
governing bodies of all parties listed in Section 15(a), (b), (c) and (d), a certified
copy of the resolution of termination adopted by its governing body. Such
termination shall be effective 30 days after the last such filing, unless all parties
mutually agreed in advance to make it effective immediately upon the filing of
said resolution or at some other time.
12. DIRECTION OF WORK. Except as provided in Section 13, the Fire Chief
or designated representative of the requesting party has authority and
responsibility to assign and direct resources made available hereunder by other
parties.
13. INSUFFICIENT RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE. Except as provided
herein,when the resources of all parties are committed to the extent available, but
are found to be insufficient to cope with the emergency condition, the Fire Mutual
Aid Coordinator has the 'authority and responsibility for overall fire service
coordination, procurement and assignment of fire and emergency resources, and
is also responsible for obtaining additional assistance through the Regional Fire
Mutual Aid Coordinator and/or adjacent County Operational Fire and Rescue
Coordinators.
14. RECORDKEEPING. When mutual aid is provided, the requesting and
assisting agencies should keep account records of the personnel, equipment, and
materials as required by Federal and State and FEMA guidelines to maximize the
possibility of Federal and State disaster reimbursement. Each participating
agency shall have access to the other parties' records for this purpose.
15. PARTIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. The following are eligible to
participate in this Agreement:
(a) Fire Protection Districts
(1) With Board of Supervisors as Board of Directors:
Bethel Island
Contra Costa County
Crockett-Carquinez
East Diablo
(2) With Independent Board of Directors:
Kensington
Moraga-Orinda
Rodeo-Hercules
San Ramon Valley
(b) Cities
El Cerrito
Pinole
Richmond
(d)' State
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
15a. This agreement shall not be construed as, or deemed to be an agreement for
the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have a
right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever.
16. Each participant's assent to this agreement is evidenced by signature on the
attached individual signature pages, i.e., each fire entity governing board or
designated representative will execute a separate signature.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN 415(a)(1); (H. & S. C. 4$13801t1:)
BY: --
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors - - —
as Board of Directors thereof ATIM: IA
Date: g/q f1g97 Deputy i1erk
Approved as to form BY:4h /?XIVDate: 9/9/1997
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FIRE PROTEC'T'ION DISTRICTS LISTED IN 415(a)(2); (H. & S. C.4413801M)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
CITIES
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
PINOLE By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN §15(n) 1); (H. & S. C. §§13801ff.)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(a)(2): (H. & S. C. §§13801ff.)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection (APPROVED AS TO FORM)
Date:^V-,;7.5- 7 BY:
District
CITIES
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
PALE By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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FIRE.PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(;I)(1); & S. C. §§13801M)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§1502); (H.& S.C. §§13801ff.)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
CIMS
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
P OI E By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of F 9festry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest 6�
Date:
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(a)(1); (H.& S.C.§§138011L)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(al(21: (H. & S. C. §§13801M)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date: y z -2 _
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
CITIES
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities. r
EL CERRITO By: Attests/--
Date:
PINOLE By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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FIRE.PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(a)(1); (H. & S. C. §§13801ff.)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(a)(2) (H. & S. C.§§13801ff.)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
CITIES
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
PINOLE By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date: 5
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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FIRE PROTECTION DISMCTS LISTED IN§15(0L(11; (H. & S. C.§§13801M)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(a)(2);(H.&S.C.§§13801M)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
CITIES
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
�;44 -
PINOLE By: Aft t
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§tea)(1); (H. & S. C. §§13801ff.)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
FIRE_PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(a)(2);(H. & S. C. §§138011L)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each names District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection BY:
Date: �-/6 _ rI
District
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection BY:
Date:
District
CITIES
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
PINOLE By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN §15(a) (1); (H. & S. C. §§13801ff.)
BY: Approved:
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
as Board of Directors thereof
Date:
ATTEST: Steve Weir,County Clerk
Approved as to form BY: Date:
Deputy County Counsel
.FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS LISTED IN§15(x) (2); (H. & S. C. §.§13801M)
Approved by the Board of Directors of each named District.
Kensington Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District BY:
Date: July 21, 1997
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District BY:
Date:
APPROVED AS
AS TO FORM:
BY: W 'b ' &"
CITIES William D. Ross, nistrici- Counsel
Approved by the City Council,signed by the person so authorized,and attested to by the Clerk of
the named cities.
EL CERRITO By: Attest
Date:
PINOLE By: Attest
Date:
RICHMOND By: Attest
Date:
STATE
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY: Attest
Date:
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