[A]_2021_PC_TRT_Agreement.pdf

The document is a Technical Rescue Team (TRT) Agreement between Pinellas County and the Cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg, effective from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional five-year period. The agreement establishes a collaborative framework for the Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team to respond to emergency incidents involving complex rescue situations. The contract outlines the responsibilities of the County and the participating cities, including providing technical rescue vehicles, equipment, and supplies, maintaining personnel training and certification, and ensuring proper communication and dispatch protocols.

The agreement includes provisions for County-funded training, with up to $183,053 allocated in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to reimburse overtime or backfill costs for TRT members completing initial training and continuing education. The County will provide technical rescue vehicles, communication equipment, and supplies as detailed in Appendix A, while the participating cities will ensure their personnel are trained and certified as Technical Rescue Technicians. The contract specifies minimum staffing levels for each city, with Clearwater providing five personnel, Largo two, Pinellas Park two, and St. Petersburg five. The agreement also covers insurance requirements, asset management, and establishes procedures for equipment maintenance, inventory control, and response protocols during emergency situations.