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Camden County approves mutual aid agreement with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay for fire, medical and hazmat response
Summary
Commissioners approved a mutual aid agreement with Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay clarifying format changes made by the base; the agreement covers mutual assistance for fire, medical, hazmat and disaster emergencies between Kings Bay and Camden County Fire Rescue.
Camden County commissioners approved a mutual aid agreement between Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and Camden County Fire Rescue to coordinate response in fire, medical, hazardous‑materials and disaster emergencies.
Chief Smith of Camden County Fire Rescue told the board Kings Bay submitted formatting and phrasing changes to a mutual‑aid agreement previously approved in January; the changes did not alter operational protocol. Chief Smith asked the board for approval of the revised agreement to keep the county’s mutual‑aid framework current.
Action taken: A commissioner moved to approve the mutual aid agreement; a second was recorded and the board voted in favor. The transcript records the motion as carried but does not provide a roll‑call tally or list of individual votes.
What it covers: The agreement governs mutual assistance between the naval base’s command and Camden County Fire Rescue for fire, medical, hazardous‑materials and other emergency events. County staff characterized the arrangement as reciprocal: “When we need help, they help us. If they need help, we help them,” Chief Smith said.
Implementation: County Fire Rescue and Kings Bay will use the agreement’s protocols when requested; the transcript does not record additional operational details, budget impacts or a public‑facing version of the signed agreement.
