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Escambia Fire Rescue, Century Correctional Ink Aid Agreement
February 9, 2012
Escambia Fire Rescue and the Florida Department of Corrections have entered into an agreement to maintain support during an actual or anticipated emergency at Century Correctional Institution.
The Memorandum of Agreement — similar to a mutual aid agreement — provides that Escambia Fire Rescue will respond to Century CI for fire suppression and investigation, rescue of inmates or other persons that may have become trapped and will provide fire prevention and safety education. Escambia Fire Rescue will also serve as the point of contact for Century CI to request ambulance and emergency medical services.
The five year agreement also provides for Escambia Fire Rescue key personnel to tour the facility and participate in joint exercises.
Pictured: Escambia Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a covered picnic area at Century Correctional Institution in May 2010. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
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