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A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Fire Chief, and the Director, Div. of Emergency Management/911, on behalf of the Urban County Government and pursuant to KRS Chapter 39F, to execute a Statement of Affiliation pertaining to the establishment and designation of the Urban County Government’s Div. of Fire and Emergency Services’ Special Operations Technical Rescue Team as the recognized Rescue Squad for Fayette County, at no cost to the Urban County Government.
Summary
Statement of Affiliation between the Division of Fire and Emergency Services and the Division of Emergency Management for the Search and Rescue Team. This request would authorize a Statement of Affiliation for the LFUCG Division of Fire and Emergency Services Rescue Team as a Rescue Squad under KRS Chapter 39F. This Statement of Affiliation will establish the LFUCG Division of Fire and Emergency Services Special Operations Technical Rescue Team as the only recognized technical rescue team (rescue squad) in Fayette County. It allows rescue team members coverage under state liability and workers compensation, and would also allow for possible FEMA reimbursement for expended equipment while on a mutual aid assistance call. There is no cost to the LFUCG and therefore.
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