CCR2024.044-SCIT w.Lake Country F&RCOMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #044-2024
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SUBURBAN CRITICAL INCIDENT TEAM
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH LAKE COUNTRY FIRE AND RESCUE
WHEREAS, the Suburban Critical Incident Team (SCIT) has effectively provided law
enforcement mutual aid to its participants since 2013; and
WHEREAS, the SCIT has trained police officers in Tactical Emergency Medical
Services (TEMS); and
WHEREAS, the SCIT has identified the need for paramedic trained fire personnel to be
assigned to the team to provide TEMS during tactical incidents and team training; and
WHEREAS, we have now received a recommendation from Chief Steve Westphal
recommending that we enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Lake Country Fire
and Rescue, which will provide enhanced medical services to the team and will
coordinate with the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department personnel to better serve
team personnel and the citizens they serve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Muskego that the SCIT Mutual Aid Agreement with the Lake Country Fire and Rescue is
hereby approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the same
on behalf of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Police Department Staff is hereby directed to take
such steps as are necessary to effectuate the intention of this Resolution.
DATED THIS 25th DAY OF JUNE 2024.
SPONSORED BY:
Mayor Rick Petfalski
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #044-2024, which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
City Clerk
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