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Consider approving the Mutual Aid Agreement (MAA) between the United States Army Garrison Fort Sill (USAG) and the City of Lawton Fire Department for the benefit of all hazards mutual aid fire support, not limited to: wildfires, prescribed fire burns, search and rescue, floods, plane crashes, and training.
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INITIATOR: Jared Williams, Fire Chief
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Jared Williams, Fire Chief
BACKGROUND: If approved, the agreement between the USAG and the Lawton Fire Department would dictate assistance during all hazard responses. Upon receiving a request for emergency assistance, a representative of the responding organization shall determine the availability, as well as the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel to be furnished. This agreement replaces the current MAA between the fire department and USAG.
EXHIBIT: MAA between USAG and City of Lawton Fire Department
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve an agreement with the United States Army Garrison Fort Sill (USAG) and the City of Lawton providing mutual aid assistance for all hazards and authorizing the City Manager to execute this agreement.