Establishes the Intrastate Mutual Aid System to provide mutual assistance in an emergency among political subdivisions and federally recognized Indian tribes that choose to participate.
Authorizes any member jurisdiction to request mutual assistance for: (1) response, mitigation, or recovery activities related to an emergency; or (2) participation in drills or exercises in preparation for an emergency.
Establishes procedures relating to how jurisdictions may request assistance from other jurisdictions in response to an emergency or for participating in drills or exercises.
Provides that an emergency responder holding a license, certificate, or other permit evidencing qualification in a professional, mechanical, or other skill, issued by the State of Washington or a political subdivision is deemed to be licensed and certified in the requesting member jurisdiction for the duration of the emergency, drill, or exercise.
Provides that if an emergency responder employee dies or is injured during the course of his employment while providing assistance under the Intrastate Mutual Aid System, such an employee is eligible for benefits that would otherwise be available for injuries sustained or death in the course of employment.
Requires a jurisdiction requesting assistance to reimburse a responding jurisdiction for the true and full-value of all assistance provided under the Intrastate Mutual Aid System and establishes procedures for when a dispute arises regarding reimbursement.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1585), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗