DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: FY 2025-26 Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement with Cal Fire
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a reimbursement Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, to keep four fire stations open in the foothill and mountain areas on the east side of Fresno County for structural fire protection and other emergency response services, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, total not to exceed $1,538,544; and
2. Direct the County Administrative Officer, or their designee, to provide written notice to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection confirming the County will extend or enter into a new fire protection reimbursement agreement for FY 2026-27 with at least the same level of services as the FY 2025-26 recommended Agreement.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The first recommended action will approve the FY 2025-26 fire protection reimbursement agreement (Amador Plan) with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), to provide funding to keep the Yokuts Valley, Piedra, Blasingame, and Shaver Lake fire stations open during the winter months when Cal Fire would normally close these stations at the end of the fire season. This item pertains to locations in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may consider funding a different number of fire stations to be staffed outside of the fire season or change the level of service for FY 2026-27. Should your Board direct staff to return with alternative options for future fiscal years, the County Administrative Officer, or their designee, should also be directed to notify Cal Fire, as stipulated in the recommended Agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Expenditures wil...
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