The fire commissioner shall have the power to negotiate and to enter into reciprocal contracts and agreements with other municipalities, mutual aid organizations, federal agencies and fire protection districts for mutual aid, training and emergency operations. Such contracts and agreements may authorize the department to accept equipment and manpower from, and to furnish equipment and manpower to, other municipalities, mutual aid organizations, federal agencies and fire protection districts without cost. All such contracts or agreements, which may provide for indemnification, shall be subject to approval by the corporation counsel as to form and legality and approved by the mayor.
(Added Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 2)