TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
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Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Between the City of Joliet Fire Department and the East Side Joliet Fire Protection District
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Fire Department’s mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life in the community through education, active intervention, innovative prevention, and professional response. The East Joliet Fire Protection District (“EJFPD”) provides emergency fire and EMS services to areas within unincorporated Joliet Township in Will County. Both agencies seek to work cooperatively to support the citizens of Joliet and the greater Will County region.
To further this goal, the JFD and EJFPD desire to enter a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) acknowledging their shared interest in collaborating on enhanced emergency response operations. The MOU outlines automatic aid responsibilities, response expectations, communication procedures, and operational protocols between both agencies.
The Public Safety Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to formalize the conditions by which the JFD and EJFPD will provide automatic aid to one another. This includes shared fire and EMS response within designated areas, communication and command procedures, and the operational expectations of each agency.
RECOMMENDATION:
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The Administration recommends the Mayor and the City Council approve the attached Resolution that authorizes the Chief of the Fire Department to enter a MOU with East Side Joliet Fire Protection District.
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