Title
Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Thurston County Fire District 6 for Vehicle Repair
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire District 6 for vehicle repair.
Report
Issue:
This Interlocal Agreement allows the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) mechanics to provide repairs for Thurston County Fire District 6 vehicles, fulfilling a portion of the Fire Department's Regional Fleet Business Plan.
Staff Contact:
Greg Wright, Deputy Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar item
Background and Analysis:
OFD has set a high safety standard for all emergency response vehicles in the fleet with maintenance by highly skilled and competent mechanics. This high standard has paid off in safer and more reliable front line and back up vehicles for Olympia, Thurston County Medic One, City of Tumwater, TCFD #3, TCFD #8, TCFD #9 and TCFD #13. It is well accepted that OFD's specialized level of service using a team of mechanics who are certified in Master Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles, along with experience, is difficult to find at a private repair facility. Most repair facilities are not solely specialized in repair of only emergency vehicles and cannot deliver the level of service needed.
Fire District 6 had a robust mechanical program until they lost their mechanic to another agency. The District has requested OFD mechanics to provide repairs for their vehicles while they are in the process of finding a new mechanic for their department and possibly at other times as needed. They expect to have another mechanic soon. Olympia's mechanics will bridge the gap for the District and then be available for future needs. When the District is assisting OFD during mutual aid responses, the apparatus that is travelling within our commun...
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