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Home My WebLink AboutC-2107• . \ \off - s O C alai MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF ARCADIA AND MONROVIA ESTABLISHING A JOINT URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter "MOU) is entered into this I day of September 2004, by and between the City of Arcadia and the City of Monrovia. The purpose of this MOU is to outline procedures between the city of Arcadia and the City of Monrovia that allow for the transfer of certain equipment between the agencies, establish a joint training initiative, and to provide assurances to each other to participate jointly on an endeavor to create a joint Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) program. The parties hereto agree to the following terms and conditions pertaining to Urban Search and Rescue Program. Terms and Conditions I. Training & Fitness for Duty a. The Cities of Arcadia and Monrovia shall ensure that all personnel selected to participate on the USAR team shall meet the requirements established by the state of California, as described in the OES FIRESCOPE US &R Operational System Description ICS -US &R- 120 -1. The following minimum general guidelines for participating personnel have been established. Personnel must i. be physically fit and have no pre - existing medical conditions or disabilities that will prevent intensive manual labor; ii. be capable of improvising and functioning for long hours under adverse working conditions; iii. understand, and adhere to, safe working practices and procedures as required in the urban disaster environment; iv. have working knowledge of the ICS response system, organizational structure, operating procedures, safety practices, terminology, and communication protocols; v. have completed a certified Rescue Systems I course and possess a valid certificate; vi. have completed a certified Rescue Systems lI course and possess a valid certificate; vii. have completed a Hazardous Materials Awareness course and posses a valid certificate; viii. have completed a certified ICS -100 SEMS course and possess a valid certificate; ix. have completed a Confined Space Rescue course and posses a valid certificate; and x. have completed First Aid and CPR training and possess current certification. 1 b. Annual US &R training will be held jointly and will include, but is not limited to: i. Night Operations Exercise -1 hour every 12 months. ii. Rescue Systems I — 4 hours every 12 months iii. Rescue Systems II — 4 hours every 12 months iv. Confined Space Rescue — 4 hours every 12 months v. ICS — 1 hour every 12 months This training will be documented by each agency for its personnel. c. The Cities of Arcadia and Monrovia agree to participate in such additional specialized training determined necessary to enhance skills required to safely operate in an Urban Search & Rescue environment. The decision to require additional training will be agreed to by the Fire Chiefs of each City. II. Staffing Staffing shall be in accordance with the OES FIRESCOPE US &R Operational System Description ICS -US &R- 120 -1, unless otherwise requested. a. State (OES Type I Heavy) shall be in accordance with ICS -US &R -120 -1 i. 6 persons trained to OES Type I Heavy Standards b. Regional (OES Type I Heavy) shall be in accordance with ICS -US &R -120 -1 i. 6 persons trained to OES Type I Heavy Standards c. Area i. OES Type I request shall be in accordance with ICS -US &R -120 -1 4. Mutual Aid: 3 persons trained to OES Type I Heavy Standards d. Local i. OES Type I request shall be in accordance with ICS -US &R -120 -1 ii. Mutual Aid: 3 persons trained to OES Type I Heavy Standards in Equipment Exchange The City of Arcadia and the City of Monrovia have agreed to exchange title to certain equipment. This relinquishment of rights and/or title to such equipment will survive the existence of this Memorandum of Understanding. a. The City of Arcadia By executing the Memorandum of Understanding, the City of Arcadia agrees to transfer to the City of Monrovia, an Urban Search and Rescue trailer, asset number 60145. The City of Arcadia will pay for any and all costs associated with the transfer of title to the City of Monrovia. 2 r b. The City of Monrovia By executing the Memorandum of Understanding, the City of Monrovia agrees to transfer the following equipment items to the City of Arcadia: One (1) MSA Orien 4 gas monitor Four (4) Class 2 Full body Harness One (1) Sthil 038 Chain Saw with spair chain and bar One (1) Hatachi 8p /16p full head framing nailer One (1) Dawalt Sawzall kit with batteries, charger. 300' of communications cable The City of Monrovia will pay for any and all costs associated with the transfer of title of the above equipment to the City of Arcadia IV. Agreement Term /Amendment/Termination This MOU is effective for a three -year term from the date of the MOU. This MOU may be modified or amended by written agreement of the parties. Either parry may terminate this agreement by providing 30 days written notice. Notice must be directed to: Fire Chief City of Arcadia 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, California 91006 Fire Chief City of Monrovia 141 E. Lemon Avenue Monrovia, California 91016 V. Non - Discrimination The parties to this Agreement shall comply with the provisions ofExecutive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965, as amended, and with the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the United States Secretary of Labor to the end that neither party will tolerate discrimination against any person based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or sexual orientation. 3 z • • VI. Salary/Benefits/Insurance The parties to this agreement shall be each responsible for providing salary and benefits to its own respective personnel, which shall include coverage for tort liability and workers' compensation for their respective members. Neither city shall be responsible for the actions or inaction of the other city's personnel. VII, Code of Conduct All personnel will be expected to abide by the operational code of conduct. (Agency Rules and Regulations/ Standard Operating Procedures). Such rules may include, but are not limited to the following: a. Personnel will not transport or use illegal drugs or alcohol; b. Observance of professional communications including utilizing radios and/or cellular phones; c. Strict adherence to the chain -of- command; d. Strict adherence to all orders and accountability for all actions; e. Freelancing will not be tolerated; f. Limit procurement of equipment to what is necessary; g. Only authorized equipment is to be taken on an assignment (no personal laptops, personal or family radios, etc.); h. Act professionally at all times; i. Remain in a state of readiness at all times; j. Maintain and wear safety clothing; and k. Wear the identified proper uniform. VIII. Notification Procedures A. The Arcadia Duty Battalion Chief ( "AFD BC ") shall be the Verdugo contact. The AFD BC shall contact the Monrovia Duty Battalion Chief ( "MFD BC ") when a USAR response is being requested. The Fire Chief of either Arcadia or Monrovia, or designee, will make the determination to "Fill or Kill" a request. B. Mobilization. All participants will respond to Arcadia Fire Station 105, 710 S. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, or such other designated location, upon notification. Personnel must equip themselves with appropriate equipment and provisions to support a 4 -day mission. IX. Resolution of Disputes Should a dispute arise as a result of this MOU, the issue is to be directed to the Fire Chiefs of each party for their joint review and determination. In witness whereof the parties have executed this Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Arcadia and the City of Monrovia as of the above date. APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY OF ARCADIA By: � p ;a� City Attorney CITY OF ARCADIA By k u City Manager f 4XSI#I`slu WI-012103161 NAIT91,1611 1,, By: , / z� Z, - �/, avid R. LW, Jr. Fire Chief APPROVED AYW FORM RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL CITY O O By By: ity Attorn S DiGiovanna Fire Chief CITY OF M IA