§ 2-2-11. When fire service is to be rendered outside the city limits.  


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  • No fire protection service shall be rendered outside the corporate limits of the city by the fire department except under the following conditions:

    (1)

    To protect property within the city threatened by fire from outside the corporate limits of the city.

    (2)

    Where human life is endangered.

    (3)

    In response to calls from other jurisdictions under mutual aid agreements or the statewide mobilization agreement.

    (4)

    To protect the property of individuals, associations, corporations or organizations that have made previous arrangements for fire protection service with the city in accordance with the provisions herein.

    (5)

    Fire protection service calls made outside the corporate limits of the city shall be answered only when in the discretion of the fire chief or fire officer in charge such call will not jeopardize the safety of property or persons within the corporate limits of the city.

(Ord. of 6/25/79)