Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 43 State Government -- Executive - Section 43.43.962 State fire service mobilization--State fire protection policy board -- State fire services mobilization plan -- State fire resources coordinator

§ 43.43.962. State fire service mobilization--State fire protection policy board -- State fire services mobilization plan -- State fire resources coordinator

The state fire protection policy board shall review and make recommendations to the chief on the refinement and maintenance of the Washington state fire services mobilization plan, which shall include the procedures to be used during fire and other emergencies for coordinating local, regional, and state fire jurisdiction resources. In carrying out this duty, the fire protection policy board shall consult with and solicit recommendations from representatives of state and local fire and emergency management organizations, regional fire defense boards, and the department of natural resources. The Washington state fire services mobilization plan shall be consistent with, and made part of, the Washington state comprehensive emergency management plan. The chief shall review the fire services mobilization plan as submitted by the fire protection policy board, recommend changes that may be necessary, and approve the fire services mobilization plan for inclusion within the state comprehensive emergency management plan.

It is the responsibility of the chief to mobilize jurisdictions under the Washington state fire services mobilization plan. The state fire marshal shall serve as the state fire resources coordinator when the Washington state fire services mobilization plan is mobilized.

[2003 c 405 § 3; 1997 c 49 § 10; 1995 c 269 § 1101; 1992 c 117 § 11. Formerly RCW 38.54.030.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 1995 c 269: See note following RCW 9.94A.850.

     Part headings not law -- Severability -- 1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 13.40.005.

     Findings -- 1992 c 117: See note following RCW 35.21.775.

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