(A) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm from a smoke detector, sprinkler system, or carbon monoxide detector that is activated, but there is no presence of any danger.
FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT. A contract between the city and a township or other city for the city to provide fire service.
FIRE SERVICE. Any deployment of firefighting 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 SERVICE CHARGE. The charge imposed by the city for receiving fire service.
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, snowmobiles and ATVs.
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.
(B) Parties affected.
(1) Owners of property, including landlord of rental property within the city or township who receive fire service.
(2) Anyone who receives fire service as a result of a motor vehicle accident or fire within the city or township.
(3) Owners of property in townships or cities to which the city provides fire service pursuant to a fire protection contract.
(Ord. 291, passed 3-21-2012)