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LEGISLATIVE MEMORANDUM


TO:


Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Suzanne Sherman, City Manager
THRU: Leslie Hoog, Fire Chief
DATE:

8/5/2021
RE:

Consideration of aerial firefighting support Memorandum of Understanding with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

During the course of fighting wildland and brush fires within the City, Palm Bay Fire Rescue (PBFR) occasionally has the need for helicopter support in the form of water drops on fires that are inaccessible by firefighting crews on land. To utilize this support, PBFR currently has to request it through Brevard County Fire Rescue. To avoid any possible delay and as part of bringing dispatch functions for the City back to the City, PBFR would like to have a direct link to Brevard County Sheriff's Aviation Unit. This MOU will facilitate that direct link.

 

Brevard County Sheriff's Office will provide this support at their cost for fuel only, which is currently $2.17 per gallon, approximately $180.00-$200.00 per hour.

 

This agreement is only for incidents occurring within the jurisdiction of the City of Palm Bay.



REQUESTING DEPARTMENT:
Fire Department

FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are budgeted in GL account number 001-6012-522-3409, other contractual services, for fiscal year 2022.

RECOMMENDATION:

Motion to approve entering into an agreement for Aerial Firefighting Support with Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Aerial Firefighting Support MOU