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Memorandum of Agreement Between Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services and United States Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Regarding Standard Operating Procedures When Training or Operating in Support of Coast Guard Maritime Search and Rescue and Other Coast Guard Missions
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services and the United States Coast Guard would like to enter into an agreement regarding standard operating procedures when training or operating in support of Coast Guard maritime search and rescue and other Coast Guard missions. The goal of this agreement is to standardize training, foster interagency relationships, promote the effective use of personnel, encourage cooperative effort, and ensure the timely interchange of information to permit proper planning, communication, and execution of maritime responses.
The agreement will remain in effect from the date of the signed agreement for two (2) years and may be extended with written notification. Either party may terminate with a 14-day written notice.
The agreement has been signed by the United States Coast Guard.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no financial impact.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, F.S.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached Memorandum of Agreement between Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services and United States Coast Guard for standard operating procedures when training or operating in support of the Coast Guard maritime search and rescue and other Coast Guard Mission.