HomeMy WebLinkAboutFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Memorandum of Understanding-1972 01 01
FC-22 *1E*10RANDUM OF UNDEP.STANDING
itev. 6/71 ~ between the
Nor~Qrl ando FIRE DE PART'~ENT
and the
STATE OF FLORIDA
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
DI~~ISION OF FORESTRY
INTRODUCTIOiJ
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Because of the intermingling of_ structures and natural cover fuels in unincorporated areas
of _ Seminole County, the objectives of tl:e two above-named organizations are
inseparable; i.e., to minimize the loss of life and property as a result of uncontrolled
fire. Recognizing this, we, the undersigned, agree to the provisions of this "Jemorandum of
i;nderstanding for the primary purposes listed below.
1. Provide for closest possible cooperation on mutual objectives.
2. Prevent r_iisunderstandings as to operational areas and responsibilities of
our respective organizations.
3. 'rake possible effective support when either organization is committed to
or beyond its capacity.
AR„A_COJER.ED (I~arrative description of each area, and attach map)
Fire Department:
1. Primary Area: State Road 419 North and East to Tuskawilla Road South on
Tuskawilla Lake Drive West to 17-92.
2. Secondary Area: (Note: Piay include all unincorporated areas of the County
wherein fire department is located and has jurisdiction.)
Seminole County •
Division of Forest.;
1. The County of Seminole except for incorporated. areas, and
federal lands not under specific agreement.
OPER.ATIOP7AL PROCEDURES
The sire Department will dispatch manpower and equipment to a-~ kn.o~:m fire within the primary
area (previously described), and ~•-i11, if local conditions permit, ans~•*er calls within the
Secondary Area (previously described), upon request of. the Division of Forestry.
The Division of Forestry 4-ill,when equipment is avai.lahle, dispatch a crew to any 1•:nocm forest/
brush/grass fire, or to a~ fire of unknown character.?;quioment may also be se it into incorpo-
rated areas upon request Oi: t~l'? r.:ur.icipal fire department.
Mien both agencies are represented at the same fire, the over-all supervisional responsibility
shall lie with the agency concerned most directly with area and object on fire.
Tiiis agreement shall be effective from the date of execution by the District Forester, division
of Forestry. It will continue in force unless terminated by either party upon a sixty (60) day
written notice to tl-.e other.
North Orlando TIRE j)EPAR.1'~~E"T THE DI~~ISION OF FOF.ESTRY
hief D3tP_ District Forester ?ffective "ate