MOUNT CHARLESTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jorge Gonzalez, Fire Chief |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the Fire Chief to sign Local Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between Mount Charleston Fire Protection District and U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest for fire protection services pursuant to Chapter 277.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2900.000 |
Fund Name: |
MCF Dist. Fund |
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Fund Center: |
1200320000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
N/A |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation in the wildland fire management (prevention, detection and suppression of wildland fires) and in all-hazard emergency support function activities as requested and authorized within the respective territorial limits pursuant to Chapter 277.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. The exchange of personnel, equipment, facilities, aircraft, supplies, services, and funds among the agencies is outlined. Further, the Agreement describes the conditions in which mutual aid periods are established to provide resources on a non-reimbursable basis, the conditions of Assistance for Hire on a reimbursable basis and can be used to provide resources for Interagency Incident Management Teams.
It is to the mutual advantage and benefit of the Mount Charleston Fire Protection District, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to provide for cooperation in the wildland fire management (prevention, detection and suppression of wildland fires) and in all-hazard emergency support function activities as requested and authorized within the respective territorial limits pursuant to NRS Chapter 277.180.
The agreement will commence from the date of acceptance and is effective until June 30, 2026.
The District Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form.