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Commissioner Grant - Fire Marshal - To Approve An Automatic / Mutual Aid Fire Protection Service Contract Template for Use Between Gaston County and the Eight (8) Fire Departments Serving Incorporated Areas Within the County
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STAFF CONTACT
Eric Hendrix - Fire Marshal - 704-866-3231
BUDGET IMPACT
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
The contracts between the County and the Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) to provide fire protection services throughout the unincorporated areas of the County were updated approximately two years ago. Much of the contract contents did not apply directly to the eight (8) fire departments that only provide service to incorporated areas, and at that time, it was decided to delay updating those contracts to allow additional time to make them more current / relevant. Due to an upcoming NC Response Rating System Survey inspection (ISO inspection) scheduled for September 11, 2017 for the City of Cherryville Fire Department, a new agreement was recently drafted that more accurately reflects the necessary documents required by the NC Office of State Fire Marshal to complete such surveys / inspections. This action will create a template to be used to update the contracts between the County and each of the eight (8) fire departments that serve incorporated areas within Gaston County. The eight (8) fire departments are listed below:
Belmont Fire Department Dallas Fire Department
Bessemer City Fire Department Gastonia Fire Department
Cherryville Fire Department Mt. Holly Fire Department
Cramerton Fire Department Stanley Fire Department
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Draft Contract