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Resolution approving a memorandum of understanding for mutual aid and fire suppression services with the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
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WHEREAS, the City of Wauwatosa Fire Department is responsible for providing fire protection and emergency response services, including response to brush and wildland fires within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has requested that Milwaukee County fire departments enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance coordination and resource sharing for wildland fire suppression; and
WHEREAS, the proposed MOU provides for DNR notification and participation in third-alarm wildland fire incidents, including integration into the incident command structure to support response operations; and
WHEREAS, the MOU allows for potential reimbursement to the City for fire suppression activities occurring on State-owned lands within the City, including areas such as the Forest Exploration Center; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department recommends approval of the MOU as a means to enhance service capabilities, interagency coordination, and operational readiness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Wauwatosa that City staff are hereby authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for mutual aid and wildland fire suppression services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff are authorized to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement the terms of the agreement.
By: Government Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 5-0