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The committee unanimously recommended that the City Council renew Malden’s fire, rescue, and ambulance mutual aid agreement for another 20-year term after the current agreement expires on October 31, 2021. The annual membership fee is expected to increase from $2,200 to $5,000 beginning in fiscal year 2023.
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The agreement allows Malden firefighters and emergency personnel to assist nearby communities during major incidents and receive similar assistance in Malden. It also supports shared dispatching, regional hazardous-response teams, evacuation buses, personnel rehabilitation, and joint purchasing. Chief Sullivan reported that Malden provided aid about 130–140 times per year and received aid about 65–70 times per year over the past five years.
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