The Black Diamond City Council’s debate on emergency services continues tomorrow.

Elected officials had a lengthy — and sometimes heated — discussion at the Aug. 7 meeting about what department should serve city residents: the local agency, Mountain View Fire and Rescue, or the sprawling Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

First, some history.

MVFR, which has been serving Black Diamond for years, announced December 2024 that it would not renew its contract with the city when it expires in 2028; department commissioners said that the city was not paying enough for the services the department was providing.

“… we are unable to sustain the current level of services under the terms of the existing agreement,” a letter from commissioners to the city reads. “We remain committed to working w

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