HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 96-023 IGA with Northwest FireMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 96-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MARANA AND NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES COVERAGE TO SUPPORT THOSE AREAS IN THE TOWN
CURRENTLY WITHOUT EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana has determined that it is in the public interest to provide
emergency response services for a variety of situations; and
WHEREAS, Northwest Fire District currently supplies emergency services to portions of the
town, and is prepared to provide additional support through this proposed agreement; and
WHEREAS, the town and district wish to enter into this intergovernmental agreement
pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952 to further their respective interests and responsibilities to the citizens
of Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that the town enter into the intergovernmental agreement attached hereto as Exhibit
A between the Town of Marana and Northwest Fire District providing for emergency services for
areas of the town not currently covered.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
19th day of March, 1996.
Daniel J. Hoehuli
Town Attorney
ED HONEA, Mayor
Marana, Arizona Resoluti~m No. 96-23
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F'. ANN RODRIGUE2, }sECORDER
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GEORGEANN HACKENBRACF-IT
NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT
1520 W ORANGE GROVE RD
TUCSON AZ 85?04
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Intergovernmental Agreement
between
Northwest Fire District and the Town of Marana
for
Fire Services
This Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into pursuant to Title 11,
Chapter 7, Paticle 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by and between the Town ofMarana, a municipal
corporation, ("Marana") and Northwest Fire District, a duly constituted fire district in Pima County,
Arizona and validly existing under the laws of the State of Arizona ("Northwest").
Recitals
A. Marana does not currently have fire protection, emergency medical services or rescue
services in portions of the town that do not fall within an established fire district, and
B. Northwest currently provides fire protection, emergency medical services and rescue
services to its residents. Northwest currently provides services to a portion of Marana which
is currently within Northwest's geographic boundaries, and
C. Northwest is prepared to provide fire protection, emergency medical services and rescue
services to Marana upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and
D. Marana is familiar with the quality and level of services Northwest provides within the
Northwest Fire District including that certain portion of Marana which is within the
Northwest Fire District, and Marana is desirous of obtaining Northwest's fire protection,
emergency medical services and rescue services upon the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and
E. Marana enters into this Agreement by authority of A.R.S. §11-952 and §9-240 and
Northwest enters into this Agreement by authority of A.R.S. §48-805.
F. The Mayor and Council of Marana did on the/~' day of/~a,ecL. ,1996, authorize the
Mayor to execute this Agreement by Resolution No. 96- ~'Y~ , and
G. The Board of Directors of Northwest did on the tq day of ffl6rC~{~ ,1996, authorize
the superintendent to execute this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions contained herein, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,
Marana and Northwest do mutually agree as follows:
I.
The purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement is the provision of fire protection,
emergency medical services and rescue services to the residents and businesses of the Town
of Marana.
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Effective Date; Term
2.1 Effective Date. This Intergovernmental Agreement shall become effective upon
adoption of this Agreement by all parties and recording the original executed
agreement in the office of the Pima County Recorder. The parties acknowledge that
this agreement may be approved and signed by both parties prior to the establishment
of a fire station located in the Town of Marana which will carry out the provisions
of this Agreement, and in such an event this Agreement will not be recorded or
effective until the fire station is established and ready to provide services pursuant
to this Agreement. If this Agreement is not recorded prior to May 1, 1996 then this
Agreement will be void and of no further force and effect.
2.2 Term. This Intergovernmental Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until
lune 30, 1998 or until sooner terminated pursuant to this Agreement.
Description of Services to be Provided.
The services to be provided to Marana by Northwest shall include fire prevention and
protection services, emergency medical services, rescue services, community information
and education services, and all other services routinely performed by Northwest within its
own fire district. Northwest will also provide additional services regarding fire survey,
construction plan checks and water supply recommendations as set forth in the attached
Exhibit A.
Service Area ~
The area to be serviced by Northwest pursuant to this Agreement is the entire area within the
geographic boundaries of the Town of Marana which are not within the geographic
boundaries of Northwest or any other fire district anthodzed under the laws of the State of
Arizona, and shall be referred to as the Service Area.
Fire Station Facilities
5.1 Marana Fire Station. Northwest will staff one fire station with personnel and
apparatus within the boundapj of the Town of Marana at a location to be agreed upon
between the parties.
5.2 Temporary Facility. Northwest will secure (by lease or purchase) a parcel of land
approximately one-acre in size to house the personnel and apparatus until a
permanent fire station is constructed within Marana. The location of the temporaD'
fire station facility must be mutually acceptable by Marana and Northwest. If the
land and/or building is leased to Northwest, the lease shall contain a provision that
the lease may be assignable to Marana, and upon termination of this Agreement for
any reason Northwest agrees to assign the lease to Marana if Marana wishes to
accept the assignment.
Personnel.
6.1 Regular Personnel. Northwest shall provide personnel and station the Personnel as
set forth on Exhibit B attached. The personnel shall be certified pursuant to
applicable law, regulations and nationally recognized professional standards for their
respective positions.
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6.2 Reserve PersonneL Northwest regularly supplements its regular full-time personnel
with Northwest's qualified and certified reserve personnel. Reserve personnel will
be used pursuant to Northwast's current policy as may be amended from time to
time.
6.3 Employees of Northwest. All regular and reserve personnel shall be employees of
Northwest and Northwest shall be responsible for all payroll, benefits and related
costs.
6.4 General Duty. Northwest Personnel shall be responsible for supervising and
providing fire protection, emergency medical services and rescue services to Marana.
Marana acknowledges that from time to time there may be emergency situations
which may necessitate the response of Personnel assigned to duty in Marana outside
of Marana and that such responses would be pursuant to then current Northwest
policy as may be amended from time to time.
6.5 MaranaLt~sonOfficer' Northwest shall assign one fire officer to be designated as
the Marana Liaison Officer. The Marana Liaison Officer shall attend one Marana
Town Council meeting per month.
6.6 Representation to Third Parties. Marana acknowledges that the Personnel are
employees of Northwest and the vehicles are the property of Northwest. Marana
may not utilize or allow any utilization of any apparatus or facility without the
specific written consent of Northwest. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
Northwest persr;nnel respond to chains of command established by Northwest, and
not to any representative of Marana, unless spedfically authorized by Northwest.
The parties also acknowledge and agree that Northwest, as a contracted service
provider to Marana, must respond to reasonable requests made by Marana in
furtherance of its efforts to provide community safety. Toward this end, the parties
understand and agree that Northwest shall follow its chain of command and Marana
shall follow its chain of command, and these two chains of command will come
together and work together through the efforts of the Town Manager and Marana
Liaison Officer. In the event ora dispute between Northwest and Marana as to the
extent of the duties and functions to be rendered herein, or the minimum level or
manner of performance of such services, there shall be reasonable consultation
between the parties.
6.7 Status. It is not intended by this Intergovernmental Agreement to, and nothing
contained in this Intergovernmental Agreement shall be construed to, create any
partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between the parties or create
any employer-employee relationship between Marana and any Northwest employee,
or between Northwest and any Marana employee. Neither party shall be liable for
any debts, accounts, obligations or other liabilities whatsoever of the other, including
(without limitation) the other party's obligation to withhold Social Security and
income taxes for any of its employees, except as otherwise provided herein.
Apparatus
7.1 Vehicles and Equipment. Northwest shall dedicate vehicles and apparatus to Marana
service. Northwest shall initially dedicate an engine and a water tender as provided
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7.2
on Exhibit C attached hereto. In addition to the vehicles, Northwest shall provide all
other equipment reasonably required to support the dedicated Personnel and provide
services to Marana. The equipment provided shall meet Northwest's standards and
applicable NFPA guidelines.
Emergency Medical Services Equipment. Northwest shall provide ACLS emergency
medical services equipment such as is standard in Northwest's operation.
Emergency medical service response is not limited to fire emergencies and shall be
dispatched as available to respond to emergency medical calls. Northwest EMTs and
paramedics will be dispatched to medical emergencies by MEDS (the dispatch
service provider) and dispatch will be pursuant to the Northwest protocols currently
in place and as may be amended from time to time.
Transport
Marana acknowledges that it currently obtains emergency medical transport services from
a private or public sector provider. Marana further acknowledges that although Northwest
does not provide ambulance transport services, and such transport services are not a part of
this agreement.
Communications
Receipt of alarms and dispatch of emergency vehicles shall be accomplished through the
dispatch system in use by Northwest. As of the date of this Agreement, Northwest
communications and dispatch services are provided through an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the City of Tucson.
Option to Purchase Equipment
In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason whatsoever prior to the expiration
of the stated term or the stated term or any renewal or extension, Marana may at its option,
purchase any or all of the apparatus which was acquired specifically to provide service
pursuant to this Agreement at the fair market appraised value of the apparatus. In the event
the parties cannot agree upon a person or persons to make the required appraisals, then each
party shall appoint an appraiser and the two appraisers so appointed shall then appoint a third
appraiser and the agreed valuation of the two of the three appraisers shall be binding on the
parties. At any time during the stated term of this Agreement of any renewal or extension,
Marana may, without termination of this Agreement, purchase the apparatus on the same
terms and conditions. IfMarana exercises its option to purchase the apparatus, then Marana
and Northwest shall negotiate a reasonable reduction in the consideration.
11.
Consideration
11.1 Fees. As consideration for the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement,
Marana agrees to pay Northwest the sum thirty six thousand three hundred twenty
seven dollars ($36,327.00) per month. Northwest shall provide a bill to Marana on
a monthly or (at its option) quarterly basis, and Marana will pay the invoice within
ten days of receipt. Payment shall be sent to Northwest at its administrative offices
at 1520 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, Arizona 85704.
11.1.1 Annual Modification of Fees. The fees to be paid pursuant to this section
will be subject to annual re-negotiation between the parties. If either party
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13.
wishes to re-negotiate the fees payable pursuant to this Agreement, it must
notify the other party in writing prior to May 1, at which time the parties
shall enter into good faith discussions regarding the fee structure. Any
revision to the terms of this agreement must be approved by the governing
bodies of both entities prior to July 1, and if the parties are unable to agree
to a revision following the giving of the above notice this Agreement shall
terminate at midnight on June 30 of that year.
11.2 Changes in Boundaries of Service .4rea. The parties acknowledge that the
consideration is based in part on the area and boundaries of the Service Area, and
understand that the Service Area shall increase from time to time due to annexations
by Marana and shall decrease from time to time due to Northwest annexations. The
parties agree that no such change in the boundaries shall affect the consideration to
be paid without mutual agreement of the parties.
11.3 Fees in event of termination. Should this Agreement be terminated for any reason,
the final payment shall be prorated through the date of termination.
11.4 Incidental costs. Notwithstanding anything herein contained, it is agreed that all
incidental costs, including but not limited to clerical supplies, stationary, notices or
forms to be issued, overhead, and other incidental costs shall be paid entirely by
Northwest.
Suspension or Discontinuance of Services; Termination
12.1 Termination at will. This Intergovernmental Agreement may be terminated by either
party at will by giving 180 days prior written notice of termination to the other party.
Such termination shall not relieve either party from any liabilities or costs already
incurred under this Intergovernmental Agreement.
12.2 Funding sources; Budget; Non-appropriation. This Intergovernmental Agreement
and all obligations upon Marana or Northwest arising therefrom shall be subject to
any limitation imposed by budget law. The parties represent that they have within
their respective budgets sufficient funds to discharge the obligations and duties
assumed under this Agreement. If for any reason the Marana Town Council or the
Northwest Fire District Board of Directors do not appropriate sufficient monies for
the purpose of maintaining this Intergovernmental Agreement, this Agreement shall
be deemed to terminate by operation of'law on the date of expiration of funding. In
the event of such cancellation, Northwest and Marana shall have no further
obligation to the other party other than for payment for services rendered prior to
cancellation.
Records and Reporting
13.1 Written Reports to Town Manager. Northwest shall maintain such records and
reports as are customarily kept in the ordinary course of operations relating to the
Service Area. Northwest shall provide any and all reports as may be reasonably
requested by the Town Manager, including but not limited to a regular report
reflecting all call data within the town boundaries, said reports to be in such detail
and at such frequency as reasonably requested by the Town Manager.
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13.2 Staffing Reports. Northwest shall provide regular reports (at least at the time of any
staffing changes at fire stations within the Service Area) detailing the assignment and
training level of personnel assigned to the Marana fire station facility.
13.3 Monthly Reports to Mayor and Council. Northwest shall provide a monthly report
to the Marana Town Council which shall show at least the number of calls and type
of response and fire loss information and such other related information as the Town
Manager may reasonably request.
13.4 Immediate Verbal Report of Major Incidents. Northwest shall immediately notify
the Town Manager of any call, report, response or other activity within the town
which deals with town staff or dignitaries, which could be considered a major
incident or event, or of any other incident or matter which if of sufficient importance
to suggest immediate notification of the Town Manager is indicated.
Mutual Aid
Marana acknowledges that Northwest has automatic aid agreements, under which it receives
and gives aid, with Avra Valley Fire District, Golder Ranch Fire District, Flowing Wells Fire
District, and Picture Rocks Fire District. Marana further acknowledges that response
protocol may require the personnel and apparatus regularly assigned to Marana to be
temporarily withdrawn from Marana to respond to an emergency outside of Marana. In
addition, the mutual response would extend to emergency responses within Marana.
Notwithstanding the above, Northwest agrees that at no time, even during a mutual aid
incident, shall the Service Area be left without coverage for fire protection or emergency
medical services.
Standards
Marana acknowledges that the National Fire Protection Associates has certain standards,
goals and objectives relating to various fire protection and related emergency services and
that the NFPA Standards may not be possible or practicable to implement immediately.
Marana further acknowledges Northwest will provide a substantially similar level of fire
protection, emergency medical and rescue services provided by Northwest within the
Northwest Fire District. Northwest shall in no manner whatsoever be responsible or liable
for loss of property or life in respect to the services to be provided hereunder, except for loss
caused by its own acts of negiigence under applicable law.
Insurance
Northwest agrees to secure and maintain insurance coverage for any and all risks which may
arise out of the term, obligation, operations, and actions provided in this Agreement,
including but not limited to public entity insurance. In addition to other insurance required
by this Agreement, Northwest shall at its own expense maintain in full force and effect
during the term of this Agreement a policy or policies of public liability insurance, including
errors or omissions coverage. The coverage limits shall be in an amount of not less than five
million dollars for bodily injury to person and property damage. The policy or policies
provided for herein shall name Marana as an additional insured, and shall contain a provision
that prior to any change or modification to the policy Marana shall be notified of the
contemplated change in advance of the effective date of said change. Marana shall be
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provided with proof of such insurance upon the effective date of this Agreement, and at any
other time a request is received from Marana.
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20.
IndemniO;
17.1 Northwest shall to the extent permitted by Arizona law indemnify, defend and hold
harmless Marana, its officers, departments, employees and agents from, for and
against any and all suits, a~tions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims,
demands or damages of any kind or nature which are attributed to any law,
ordinance, regulation or polioj or to any a~t or omission of Northwest, its agents,
employees, or anyone a~ting under its direction, control or on its behalf, whether
intentional or negligent, in connection with or incident to this Intergovernmental
Agreement or the services to provided hereunder.
17.2 Marana shall to the extent permitted by Arizona law indemnify, defend and hold
harmless Northwest, its officers, departments, employees and agents from, for and
against any and all suits, actions, legal or administrative proceedings, claims,
demands or damages of any kind or nature which are attributed to any law,
ordinance, regulation or poli~ or to any act or omission of Marana, its agents,
employees, or anyone acting under its direction, control or on its behalf, whether
intentional or negligent, in connection with or incident to this Intergovernmental
Agreement or the services to provided hereunder.
Default
18.1 Default. The performance or failure to perform any one or more of the following
acts constitutes a default under the provisions of this Agreement:
1 g. 1.1 Failure of either party to cure any breach of contract within fifteen (15) days
after receipt of written notice.
18.1.2 Filing of a voluntary p~tition by a party seeking relief under the United States
Bankruptcy Act or the failure of a party to dismiss an involuntary petition in
bankruptcy within one hundred twenty days after the filing of an involuntary
petition under the United States Bank~pt~./Act.
18.1.3 ¥oluntary appointment bY a party °f a receiver °r trustee t° handle °r c°ntr°l
all or substantially all of its assets or the failure to remove an involuntary
receiver or trustee within one hundred twenty days after the appointment of
a r~eiver or trustee.
15.1.4 Making a general assignment for the benefit of creditors.
Remedies
Upon the default of either party, the non-defaulting party may elect to pursue any remedy
available at law or equity.
Miscellaneous
20.1 Conflict. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.
20.2 Legal Jurisdiction. Nothing in this Intergovernmental Agreement shall be construed
as either limiting or extending the legal jurisdiction of either Marana or Northwest.
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NORTHWEST:
20.3 Court action by third persons. If this Intergovernmental Agreement is determined,
in whole or in part, to be void by court action brought by third persons, there shall
be no liability on the part of Marana or Northwest to the other by reason of such
action or by reason of this Intergovernmental Agreement.
20.4 Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Intergovernmental Agreement, whether express or
implied, is intended to confer any rights or remedies under or by reason of this
Intergovernmental Agreement on any person other than the parties to it and their
respective successors and permitted assigns.
20.5 Timeliness. Each of the parties, through their respective counsel, officers and
employees, agree to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the terms of
this Intergovernmental Agreement, and to cause such documents as may be
necessary to be executed with reasonable promptness. Time is of the essence in the
Agreement and each of its provisions
20.6 Compliance with laws. Each party to this Intergovernmental Agreement shall comply
with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Each party shall comply
with all applicable legal requirements relating to civil rights and non-discrimination
in employment, including the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
20.7 No assignment. Except as specifically provided herein, any assignment or attempted
assignment of this Intergovernmental Agreement by either party without the written
consent of the other party shall be void.
20.8 Notices. Any notice, request, demand, or election required to be given pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally or mailed
by certified mail return receipt requested. If personally delivered, the notice shall be
considered given upon delivery. If mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested,
notice is deemed given five days following mailing. Notices shall be sent or
delivered to the parties as the following addresses or such other place as may be
designated from time to time:
Northwest Fire District
1520 W. Orange Grove Road
Tucson, Arizona 85704
With a copy to:
Donna M. Aversa
Leonard Felker Altfeld & Battaile, P.C.
250 N. Meyer Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Town Manager
Town of Marana
13251 N. Lon Adams Road
Marana, Arizona 85653
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With a copy to:
Daniel J. Hochuli
Daniel J. Hochuli & Associates
3275 W. Ina Road, Suite 109
Tucson, AZ 85741
20.9 Integration; Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and correctly sets forth the rights,
duties and obligations of each to the other as of its date. All prior or
contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or written, are hereby
superseded and merged herein. The provisions hereof may be abrogated, modified,
resdnded or amended in whole or in part only by written instrument executed by the
parties with the same formality as this Agreement and recorded with the Pima
County Recorder.
20.10 Construction. This Agreement has been negotiated by the parties and shall not be
interpreted against the party preparing the contract. The paragraph titles are included
for convenience purposes only and are not to be construed as part of the terms or
conditions of this Agreement.
20.11 Non-waiver. The failure of either party to insist, in any one or more instances, upon
the full and complete performance of any of the terms and provisions of this
Intergovernmental Agreement to be performed on the part of the other, or to take any
action permitted as a result thereof, shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment of the right to insist upon full and complete performance of the same,
or any other covenant or condition, either in full or in part or in the future. The
acceptance by either party of sums less than may be due and owing it at any time
shall not be construed as an accord and satisfaction.
20.12 Severabil#y. In the event that any provision, or any portion of any provision, of this
Intergovernmental Agreement, or the application thereof, is held invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall have no effect on
the remaining portion of any provision or any other provision, or their application,
which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end
the provisions of this Intergovernmental Agreement shall be deemed to be severable.
20.13 Attorney's Fees. In the event either party commences any legal action to enforce or
terminate this Agreement, the successful party shall be entitled to recover its costs,
including its reasonable attorney's fees.
20.14 Arbitration. To the extent applicable, disputes arising from this Agreement will be
subject to arbitration pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-1518.
In witness whereof, Marana has caused this Intergovernmental Agreement to be executed by
the Mayor upon resolution of the Town Council and attested to by the Town Clerk and Northwest
has caused this Intergovernmental Agreement to be executed by the Board Chairman upon resolution
of the Fire District Board of Directors and attested to by its Clerk.
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ATTE~ 'x
TOWN OF MAKAN~
Ed Honea
Mayor
NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT
l~oard Chairman
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT DETERMINATION
The foregoing Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Marana Northwest Fire District
has been reviewed pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952 by the undersigned, who have determined that it is
in proper form and is within the powers and authority granted under the laws of the State of Arizona
to those parties to the Intergovernmental Agreement represented by the undersigned.
Northwest Fire District:
Donna Aversa
Attorney for the Fire District
Town of Marana:
Attorney for the Town
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EXHIBIT A
Additional Services
In addition to the services expressly provided forth within the agreement, Northwest will
provide the Town of Marana with specialized fire prevention services.
The specialized fire prevention services will also include the areas of the Town not akeady
within the Northwest Fire District as set forth in the Northwest Emergency Service
Proposal.
Northwest Fire District will assist the Town of Marana in planning and implementing the
Town'S fire protection infrastructure.
The Town of Marana will have full disposal of the entire Northwest Fire District fire
prevention staff. However, to provide detailed service, Northwest Fire District will assign
a primary fire prevention specialist to the Town of Marana. The assigned specialist will
establish regular office hours at least one day per week within the Town's development
center. In addition, the specialist will make contact with the Town's chief building official
at least twice per week. It is the intent of this position to provide the Town with 24 hour
access to the services of the prevention department and to assist the building department
with quick and responsive plans review.
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EXHIBIT B
Personnel Assignment
All personnel assigned to the Marana station shall meet all qualifications as if they were
employed in any other of Northwest Fire District's stations.
Minimum qualifications are:
State of Arizona Firefighter II
State of Arizona Emergency Medical Technician
State of Arizona Hazardous Materials First Responder
Vehicle Extrication
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
Rope Rescue
Basic Swit~ Water Rescue
Basic Wildland Firefighter, S130-190
Citizen/Customer Service
The Firefighter/Paramedic must also be a State of Arizona Certified Emergency
Paramedic.
The Fire Officer must also meet internal department standards for Fire Officer 1 as
outlined by NFPA 1021.
The normal staffing will be for all three shifts:
1 Fire Captain
1 Firefighter/Paramedic
1 Firefighter, Probationary
There are a few exceptions:
1. The Captain may be the paramedic. In this case, the Firefighter/Paramedic position
will be that of a Firefighter.
2. The Probationary Firefighter may be a regular Firefighter.
3. The Firefighter position may be filled by a Reserve Firefighter in the event the assigned
Firefighter is on leave, i.e. sick, vacation, educational.
The Fire Captain position may be filled by a Lead Firefighter in the event the assigned Fire
Captain is on leave, i.e. sick, vacation, educational.
A copy of the monthly schedule shall be provided to the Town Manager.
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EXHIBIT C
Vehicles
The Northwest Fire District will primarily provide service to the Town of Marana with
two dedicated fire apparatus.
The first vehicle is a 1985, FMC fire pumper. It pumps 1,000 gallons of water per minute
and has the capacity to hold 750 gallons of water and all related firefighting equipment.
The second vehicle is a 1976, GMC water tender. This vehicles supports the fire pumper
by providing the water supply. It carries 3,000 gallons of water.
Northwest will provide for the replacement of these vehicles in the event of periodically
scheduled maintenance. However, Northwest will not be able to permanently replace
these vehicles in the event ora loss.
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