HB 1389 - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Declares it is the intent of the legislature: (1) That state fire service mobilization be allowed in all incidents to which fire departments, fire districts, and regional fire protection service authorities typically respond, as long as the mobilization meets the requirements identified in the state fire service mobilization plan; and

(2) To review the use of the fire mobilization plan for emergencies and disasters other than fire suppression to determine if this policy should continue or be modified.

Prohibits fire department resources from being mobilized to assist law enforcement with police activities during a civil protest or demonstration.

Requires the chief of the Washington state patrol to report certain information, on an annual basis, for each emergency or disaster in which the state fire service mobilization plan was used for purposes other than fire suppression, and reimbursement was made under section 3 of this act.

Expires July 1, 2019.