For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIRE SERVICE/FIRST RESPONDER. Any deployment of firefighting/first responder personnel and/or equipment to extinguish a fire or perform any preventative measure in an effort to protect equipment, life, or property in an area threatened by fire. It also includes the deployment of firefighting personnel and/or equipment to provide fire suppression, rescue, extrication, and any other services related to fire and rescue as may occasionally occur.
FIRE/FIRST RESPONDER SERVICE CHARGE. The charge imposed by the city for receiving fire/first responder service(s).
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any self-propelled vehicle designed and originally manufactured to operate primarily upon public roads and highways, and not operated exclusively upon railroad tracks. It includes semi-trailers. It does not include snowmobiles, manufactured homes, all terrain vehicles, or park trailers.
PROTECTION CONTRACT. A contract between the city and a town, other city or township for the city to provide fire/first responder service.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT. An agreement between the city and a town or other city for the city's Fire Department to provide assistance to the fire department of a town or other city.
(Ord. 19-01, passed 2-12-19)