(a) In case of riot or other like emergency, Ohio R.C. 737.10 shall control, the Mayor being the person appointing the additional firemen and officers and being the person who calls upon the agencies or entities for assistance as authorized by Ohio R.C. 737.10; however, once appointed, said additional firemen and officers shall come under the control of the City Manager, Fire Chief or other supervisory officer of the regular Fire/Rescue Department. Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding or modifying in any way any provision of a contract entered into pursuant to law.
(b) City fire personnel and necessary equipment and apparatus related thereto may be provided to any requesting state agency or instrumentality, county, or political subdivision of this State, or a governmental entity of an adjoining state without a contract to provide fire protection only after having received a request from a person with proper authority and only after approval by the City Manager, Fire Chief or other authorized supervisory officer of the regular Fire/Rescue Department. The provisions of Ohio R.C. 9.60 and 737.10 are applicable to this section insofar as they pertain hereto. Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding or modifying in any way any provision of a contract entered into pursuant to law.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) hereof, the City Manager, Fire Chief, or other authorized officer of the regular Fire/Rescue Department may call another governmental entity to provide additional fire protection, together with appropriate equipment and apparatus, as may be necessary to protect persons and property of the Municipality. The City may, but is not required to, reimburse the political subdivision which furnished the aid for any expenses incurred by them as a result of rendering the aid. Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding or modifying in any way any provision of a contract entered into pursuant to law. Officers provided are to be provided under the authority of Ohio R.C. 9.60 or other applicable law or contract.
(Ord. 81-01. Passed 7-2-01.)