Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Fire Training
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Fire Training and the use of the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center (MNRFTC).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Fire Training and the use of the MNRFTC.
Staff Contact:
Toby Levens, Administrative Supervisor, 360.753.8431
Mike Buchanan, Interim Deputy Chief, 360.753.8459
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department has developed a high-performance training program and has built a state-of-the-art training complex, the MNRFTC. This training program and facility supports the department's firefighting effort through readiness and safety training of the fire department personnel, making them a more effective tool in the protection of the citizens of Olympia.
This level of performance has not gone unnoticed by the local fire service and is desired by other local jurisdictions for their firefighters. The fire department serving the City of Tumwater would like to continue participating in Olympia's training program and be able to use the Olympia facility. This new agreement continues the training currently being provided for Tumwater via an expiring agreement. Along with the revenue received from Tumwater, the agreement defines the training program that Olympia will provide to Tumwater and Tumwater's access to the facility.
Climate Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been applied through the climate lens of the Climate Framework. Tumwater Fire Department's continued access to Olympia's training program and facility helps to reduce greenhouse gas in the four sectors by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities...
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