For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIRE SERVICE. The deployment of firefighting personnel or equipment or both to extinguish a fire or perform any preventative measure in an effort to protect equipment, life or property in an area threatened by fire. The term also includes the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment or both to provide fire suppression, rescue, vehicle extrication, vehicular accident scene safety, traffic control and other related services as may be necessary at the scene of an emergency.
FIRE SERVICE CHARGE. The charge imposed by the city for providing fire service.
MOTOR VEHICLE. A self-propelled vehicle designed and originally manufactured to operate primarily upon public roads and highways, and not operated exclusively upon railroad tracks. The term includes semi-trailers, but does not include snowmobiles, manufactured homes, all-terrain vehicles or park trailers.
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.
(Prior Code, § 906.03) (Ord. 2005-01, passed 3-2-2005; Ord. 2008-04, passed 4-16-2008)