Reimbursement for Emergency Apparatus Loss or Damage. 27. Cal OES, CAL FIRE, and the Federal Fire Agencies will reimburse California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Agencies providing resources through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System for the cost of emergency apparatus or equipment loss or damage where the loss or damage is determined to be directly attributable to the incident, and where the local agency, its employees, and/or operational failures in the emergency apparatus or support equipment are not a contributing factor to such damage or loss. Loss or damage to local agency emergency apparatus or support equipment while traveling from the home unit to the incident or from an incident to the home unit, and repairs due to normal wear and tear or due to negligent or unlawful operation by the operator, shall be the responsibility of the local agency providing the emergency apparatus or support equipment. Loss or damage to local agency emergency apparatus or support equipment occurring on an incident is to be reported to the incident finance section to ensure proper documentation and investigation.
Reimbursement for Emergency Apparatus Loss or Damage. 37. The State of California and the Federal Fire Agencies may reimburse California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Agencies providing resources through the California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System for the cost of emergency apparatus or equipment loss or damage where the loss or damage is directly attributable to the incident, and where the local agency, its employees and/or operational failures in the emergency apparatus or support equipment are not a contributing factor to such damage or loss. Loss or damage to local agency emergency apparatus or support equipment while enroute to or from an incident and repairs due to normal wear and tear or due to negligent or unlawful operation by the operator shall be the responsibility of the local agency providing the emergency apparatus or equipment.
Reimbursement for Emergency Apparatus Loss or Damage. Equipment owned and operated by a party shall be the responsibility of that party. However, notwithstanding the general Waiver of Claims provision, the parties agree that when providing support for another party, the party providing support may be reimbursed for damage or repair costs to their owned and operated equipment if the damage is directly attributed to the incident and in excess of reasonable wear and tear. These costs must be presented and approved by the incident agency and authorized using a unique request and resource order number (for example a S#). Loss or damage to equipment while travelling to or from an incident shall be the responsibility of the agency providing the equipment. When applicable, insurance claims shall be pursued prior to requesting reimbursement. Loss or damage shall be reported to the incident finance section (when present) or jurisdictional agency to ensure proper documentation, investigations, and approvals are in place.
Reimbursement for Emergency Apparatus Loss or Damage. Parties to this agreement may be reimbursed for the cost of emergency apparatus loss or damage where the loss or damage is directly attributable to the incident, and where the local agency, its employees, and/or operational failures in the emergency apparatus or support equipment are not a contributing factor to such damage or loss. Loss or damage to local agency apparatus or support equipment while traveling to or from an incident, and repairs due to normal wear and tear, or due to negligent or unlawful operation by the operator shall be the responsibility of the local agency providing the emergency apparatus or support equipment. Loss or damage to local agency emergency apparatus or support equipment occurring on an incident is to be reported to the incident finance section (or jurisdictional agency when finance section is not available) to ensure proper documentation and an investigation is completed. CLAIMS DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Should any party not be able to resolve a claim regarding compensation, reimbursement, damage or equipment repair through negotiation with the protecting agency, it should be elevated to the next higher level of management for resolution.
