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Pateros, Brewster could split costs for active-shooter response gear after chiefs flag gaps
Summary
Fire chiefs told the Pateros council that fire and EMS personnel face deficiencies in responding to active-shooter incidents and presented a proposal that outlines gear and costs to be split between the City of Brewster and City of Pateros; Assistant Fire Chief Kerry Heen also reported on calls, training, an Easter Fair and an awards ceremony.
Assistant Fire Chief Kerry Heen gave the fire department report at the March 16 meeting, describing recent calls for service, ongoing training, the department's 4th annual Easter Fair and an award ceremony coordinated with the district.
Douglas Okanogan Fire District 15 Fire/EMS Chief Scott Robinson told the council that the region has deficiencies in preparedness for active-shooter incidents affecting fire and EMS personnel. Robinson presented a proposal with a breakdown of specialized gear and associated costs and said the proposal envisions splitting the expense between the City of Brewster and the City of Pateros.
The minutes do not include dollar amounts or a formal council commitment; they record the chiefs presentation of the proposal for consideration.
