This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to partner with CAL Fire to borrow equipment for firefighting purposes for up to five years. The agreement aims to enhance fire suppression and prevention efforts in the city.
Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Federal Excess Personal Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of equipment for fire suppression and pre-suppression use for an initial term of five years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the San Francisco Fire Department's evaluation of the Federal Excess Personal Property Program, which led to a recommendation for a new Cooperative Agreement with CAL Fire.
The Board approved the Fire Department's participation in the Federal Excess Personal Property Program through Resolution No. 427-22 (File No. 220295).
A Cooperative Agreement was executed between CAL Fire and the San Francisco Fire Department, allowing access to federal excess personal property for fire suppression activities.
CAL Fire sent a renewal Cooperative Agreement to the San Francisco Fire Department, outlining the need for a new resolution from the Board of Supervisors to continue participation in the FEPP Program.
The resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a new Cooperative Agreement was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, allowing the Fire Department to enter into the Cooperative Agreement with CAL Fire.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the Fire Department's ability to receive temporary loans of equipment for fire suppression and pre-suppression use.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This resolution allows the Fire Department to enter into an agreement to borrow equipment from the Federal Excess Personal Property Program for fire suppression and prevention. The agreement will last for an initial term of five years.
