This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to collaborate with CAL Fire to temporarily borrow equipment and property to enhance fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief, for three years. It has been officially approved and will take effect once the agreement is signed.
Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Firefighter Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of property in providing fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief activities, for an initial term of three years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the San Francisco Fire Department's need to continue participating in the Firefighter Property Program to enhance its emergency services capabilities.
The Board approved the Fire Department's participation in the Firefighter Property Program through Resolution No. 428-22, allowing the Department to accept and use equipment under a Cooperative Agreement.
The existing Cooperative Agreement with CAL Fire was set to expire, prompting the Fire Department to seek a new agreement to continue receiving property loans.
CAL Fire sent an application/agreement packet to the San Francisco Fire Department to participate in the Firefighter Property Program, outlining necessary steps including obtaining a resolution from the Board.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to the Board of Supervisors, supporting the Fire Department's continued participation in the Firefighter Property Program.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a new Cooperative Agreement with CAL Fire for the Firefighter Property Program.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the Fire Department's authority to execute the new Cooperative Agreement.
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