09.b1 Resolution No. 2021-40 AUTHORIZING DISPATCH AND USE OF SCANDIA FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND SERVICESRESOLUTION NO. 2021-40
AUTHORIZING DISPATCH AND USE OF SCANDIA FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT AND
SERVICES BY FIRE CHIEF IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Whereas, the Scandia City Council finds that instances have occurred in the past and can be anticipated
in the future wherein there is a danger, by fire, hazard, casualty or other similar occurrences taking
place or occurring outside the territorial limits of the Scandia Fire Department and by the suddenness
thereof it would be impossible or impractical for the Scandia City Council to meet and authorize the
dispatch and use of Scandia Fire Department equipment and personnel to combat such fire, hazard,
casualty or other similar occurrence: therefore,
Be it Resolved by the Scandia City Council as Follows:
The Scandia City Council finds it desirable and necessary to authorize the Scandia Fire Chief or his/her
designee to exercise discretion, considering at all times and in each case the internal needs of the
Scandia Fire Department and its inhabitants to dispatch Scandia Fire Department equipment and
personnel as deemed necessary to combat such occurrence whether it takes place within or without
the Scandia Fire Department boundaries.
Be it Further Resolved that such dispatch and use as directed by the Scandia Fire Chief or his/her
designee shall be fully authorized as an act of the Scandia Fire Department and all provisions for
compensation of personnel, rental of equipment, liability insurance coverage, workers’ compensation
insurance and all other safeguards and matters pertaining to the Scandia Fire Department, its
equipment and personnel, shall apply in each case as if specifically authorize d and directed by this
Scandia City Council at such time, whether or not the governing body or authority of the place in
which the fire, hazard, casualty or other similar occurrence exists, has previously requested and
provided for assistance and the use of the equipment and personnel under a mutual protection
agreement or other type protection agreement with the Scandia Fire Department.
Further, the Scandia Fire Chief or his/her designee shall recall, order, and terminate the use of such
equipment and personnel when the need for their use no longer exists, or earlier, when at his
discretion it appears in the best interest of the Scandia Fire Department.
ADOPTED by the Scandia Fire Department and Scandia City Council on September 21, 2021.
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Mayor
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Fire Chief
ATTEST: __________________________________
Clerk