(a) Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Unit.
A. “Haz-mat” means the unit used to transport hazardous material equipment and personnel.
B. “Engine” means a fire vehicle used for the transport of fire equipment, water and personnel with an onboard water pump used for extinguishing fires and the transfer of water.
C. “Truck, ladder, snorkel” means a fire vehicle equipped with a truck mounted and controlled or ladder or articulating boom with or without a fire pump. Use for elevating personnel and equipment from ground level or extending out from vehicle.
D. “Rescue” means a fire vehicle used to transport personnel and equipment essential to personnel.
E. “Tanker” means a fire vehicle used for the transport of water with or without a fire pump.
F. “Support vehicle” means a vehicle needed to support operations, pick-ups, communication units, decon unit, boats, law enforcement vehicles, etc.
G. “Other” means vehicles from outside agencies needed for operations. Dump trucks, front end loaders, etc. These should be charged at actual cost from outside agencies.
(2) Personnel.
A. “Incident command” means the person responsible for the tactical operation of the incident and on-scene command.
B. “On-scene command” means support staff to aid in the operation of incident command.
C. “Support staff” means any personnel used on scene or at the command post for support reasons.
D. “Firefighter” means personnel trained as firefighters from any department.
E. “Other” means personnel used during operations with special duties, such as, but not limited to, chemist, consultants, doctors, police, County, City, Village or Township employees, etc., charged at actual cost.
(3) “Tools/equipment” means anything to support operations that is used, damaged, destroyed or disposed of.
(4) “Station fees” means compensation by lead agency or department during incident.
(5) “Dispatch fees” means compensation by mutual-aid agencies or departments during incidents while dispatching and responding equipment and manpower for the duration of such incident.
(b) Fees. The following fees shall apply to the utilization of the apparatus, vehicles, teams, equipment, staff, personnel, and miscellaneous items listed herein.
Fire Vehicles/Apparatus
Ladder
| $150.00/hr |
Engine | 125.00/hr |
Rescue/Equipment Truck | 100.00/hr |
Tanker (plus any applicable water charges) | 50.00/hr |
Support Systems and Vehicles
Air/Cascade System (mobile and/or stationary) | 75.00/hr time used |
Hazardous Materials Unit | 150.00/flat rate per call |
Field Command (this is the primary unit or vehicle used by the incident commander) | 50.00/hr |
Staff Vehicles (secondary units used to aid incident command thru operations stage) | 10.00/hr per vehicle |
Law Enforcement Vehicles | 10.00/hr per vehicle |
Generators (mobile units only) | 25.00/hr |
Support Teams and Equipment
Entry Level I - SCBA/Turnout Gear | 75.00/team |
Level II - “Special” (suits used by trained haz-mat team) | 125.00/team |
Level III - Outside agency other than fire personnel | Charged @ actual cost |
Decon - This shall be charged as a one-time flat rate for use of equipment, but not to include replacement cost of used damaged, destroyed or disposal of any equipment | 200.00 per call |
Support Staff and Personnel
Incident Commander | 35.00/hr |
Operations Officer(s) | 25.00/hr |
Support Staff personnel | 15.00/hr |
Fire Personnel (on scene and standby) | 15.00/hr minimum or actual cost if higher |
Other Governmental employees | Charged at actual hourly rate |
Station Expenses
Station fees (lead agency or
department)
| $200.00 flat rate for first hour or part thereof |
25.00/hr for each hour after first hour | |
Not to Exceed
| 500.00/day for duration of each incident |
Dispatch fees (mutual aid agencies or
departments)
| 10.00/hr or part thereof |
Other
Any supplies used, destroyed, damaged or disposed of shall be charged at replacement costs. An additional administration charge shall be assessed of 15% of total billing.
General
(1) All fees of apparatus, staff vehicles, and mobile equipment to include fuel necessary to operate for duration of incident.
(2) All hourly rate fees shall be charged at even hours. Any fractions or parts thereof will be charged at the next hour’s time (e.g., 1-1/4 hr will be charged as 2 hours actual time).
(3) All fees on material, apparatus and manpower subject to change without notice. (Ord. 613. Passed 4-25-94.)