Fire districts present alternative request
SANDPOINT — The Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Agreement is again on the City Council agenda, with a requested alternative from the fire districts to the council’s most recent action.
In response to the city’s proposal of a one-year extension of the JPA, Geraldine Lewis, Sagle Fire District board chair and Ken Deck, Westside Fire District board chair, said they believe a three-month extension would be more appropriate, since the fiscal year ends in September.
The JPA, which combines the Sandpoint, Westside and Sagle fire districts, was established in 2014. Prior to that time, Sandpoint was an independent fire station. Since the JPA was formed, Selkirk officials have said the firefighters have learned coordinated 911 response plans and combined resources to provide more efficient services.
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