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Council renews interlocal agreement supporting shared heavy rescue team
Summary
Riverdale renewed a multi‑party interlocal agreement that funds and staffs a county heavy rescue team providing specialized rescues (swift‑water, ice, rope, trench, confined‑space); staff said the arrangement attracts and retains certified firefighters.
Chief Hennessy briefed the council on Resolution 2026‑27, a five‑year refresh of Riverdale’s interlocal cooperation with the county and neighboring cities to fund and staff a shared heavy rescue team. He said the arrangement provides a truck, stipends, and overtime reimbursement and supports training and certifications above basic EMS qualifications.
Hennessy said the program is a major draw for recruits and that Captain Wett is the contract commander representing Riverdale on the team. Council discussed the contract commander role and the agreement’s benefits; councilors then moved and seconded the resolution and approved it unanimously.
