Chapter 2.50
FIRE PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Sections:

2.50.010    Fire prevention and emergency response.

2.50.010 Fire prevention and emergency response.

The city shall provide prevention and emergency response services to aid in safeguarding life, property and the environment from fires and related hazards within the corporate limits of the city. The city may operate a fire department of the city, which shall include necessary personnel and equipment, and provide necessary training and recruitment. The city may provide such services via intergovernmental agreement or other contractual agreement with a qualified third party. The city may also own and maintain equipment and real property, provide employees, and provide administrative and fiscal services in aid of any intergovernmental or other contractual agreement for the provision of such services. The list of categories in the prior sentence is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Costs and fees associated with the provision of such services shall be set by budget allocation, resolution, and tax allocation as appropriate. (Ord. 11-2024 § 1).