Washington § 76.04.135 - Cooperative agreements — Public agencies — Transfer of ownership of department-owned firefighting vehicle, procedure.

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§ 76.04.135. Cooperative agreements — Public agencies — Transfer of ownership of department-owned firefighting vehicle, procedure.

(1) For the purpose of promoting and facilitating cooperation among fire protection agencies, including the department, and between the department and other agencies that manage lands owned by the state, and to more adequately protect life, property, and the natural resources of the state, the department may enter into a contract or agreement with a municipality, county, state, or federal agency to provide fire detection, prevention, presuppression, or suppression services on property which they are responsible to protect or manage.
(2) Contracts or agreements under subsection (1) of this section may contain provisions for the exchange of services on a cooperative basis or services in return for cash payment or other compensation.
(3) No charges may be made when the department determines that under a cooperative contract or agreement the assistance received from a municipality, county, or federal agency on state protected lands equals that provided by the state on municipal, county, or federal lands.
(4) The department may transfer ownership of depreciated firefighting vehicles and related equipment upon terms subject to mutual agreement to local fire districts in wildfire prone areas in all areas of the state, as determined by the department, and where the median household income is below the state average. These vehicle and equipment transfers are exempt from the requirements in RCW 43.19.1919(1). The department must notify the chairs and ranking members of the legislative committees with jurisdiction regarding these transfers at least ten days prior to transfer of the equipment.
[ 2017 c 280 s 2; 2012 c 38 s 2; 1986 c 100 s 14.]

Notes

Effective date—2017 c 280: See note following RCW 43.30.575.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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