Fee Schedule
The fee schedule for Hammonton Fire Department response is shown below. The Hammonton Fire Department will make all determinations on type of response. The Hammonton Fire Department also reserves the right to waive any and all charges at its discretion for any reason. After the first hour of billed response, additional time will be billed in 1/2 hour increments. All charges are for first hour of response. Additional hours will be billed at regular cost. Incidents lasting more than three hours will be billed the Command Post surcharge of $500.
Motor vehicle fire. Defined as a fire or reported fire in, on or around any motor vehicle or other means of transportation. "Motor vehicle" for purposes of the Hammonton Fire Department is any mode of transportation that requires registration with the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles or its corresponding agency in another state. The cost for response shall be $350 per fire apparatus per hour.
Motor vehicle accident. Defined as an actual or reported motor vehicle accident. "Motor vehicle accident," for the purposes of the Hammonton Fire Department, shall be an incident involving one or more motor vehicles striking another object. Cost for this response will be $250 per apparatus per hour.
Motor vehicle accident with fire. Defined as an actual or reported motor vehicle accident where a fire or suspected fire ensues. This will include fires resulting from mechanical malfunction as well as a motor vehicle accident. For the purposes of the Hammonton Fire Department, a fire consists of a reported or actual burning in, on or around the motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle accident," for the purposes of the Hammonton Fire Department, shall be an incident involving one or more motor vehicles striking another object. Cost will be $450 per apparatus per hour.
Helicopter landing assignment. Defined as any and all emergencies where the Hammonton Fire Department is required to land one or more helicopters. Each landing will be billed at $250 per zone. Helicopter landings that are cancelled by EMS or the helicopter pilot shall be billed at $125 if a landing zone is established prior to the cancellation.
Traffic control assignments. Defined as any and all requested traffic control assignments. These can result from any type of incident occurring in the Town of Hammonton. The cost for this response will be $400 per hour. This charge is all inclusive and billed hourly.
Structure fires. The Hammonton Fire Department will respond to any and all reported or actual structure fires in the Town of Hammonton. For purposes of the Hammonton Fire Department, a "structure fire" will be a reported or actual fire in any residential, commercial or industrial structure in the Town of Hammonton. The cost for this response will be $500 per hour. This charge is all inclusive and billed hourly.
Alarm malfunctions. Defined as all reported fire or other alarm activations in the Town of Hammonton where the Fire Department is dispatched to respond. In the event that this response is determined to be a malfunctioning alarm or an accidental activation, fines will be levied via the following schedule. First offense- written warning; second offense - $25 fine; third offense - $50 fine; fourth offense - $50 fine. "Billable alann malfunctions" are defined as repeat activations of an alarm based on failure of the alarm system or the acts of individuals which cause said alarm system to activate incorrectly. These above offenses must occur within a twelve-month period.
Mulch, grass, bush, tree or agricultural products. The Hammonton Fire Department will respond to all dispatched calls for the above type of fire or suspected fire. In the event that the Hammonton Fire Department responds twice or more to the same location or general location for a same or similar incident within a calendar year, a fee of $250 will be imposed for additional offenses. This fee is applicable to tenants, management companies and/or building owners. The Hammonton Fire Department reserves the right to determine who is the billable entity.
Turn-out-gear. In the event that Hammonton Fire Department h1m-out-gear is damaged or destroyed as a result of responding to any incident, its replacement costs will be billed as follows:
Helmet: $200.
Nomex hood: $50
Nomex jacket: $700
Nomex pants: $700
Suspenders: $75
Gloves: $50
Boots: $125