[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Lawrence as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-19-2002 by Ord. No. 2002-01]
The Township Supervisors of the Township of Lawrence, by the adoption of this article, authorize the Fire Department of the Township of Lawrence to utilize tools, equipment and materials as a means to save lives and property.
The Township Supervisors of the Township of Lawrence do hereby authorize the utilization of said tools, equipment and materials both within the Township and outside the geographic boundaries thereof.
A. 
The Township Supervisors of the Township of Lawrence hereby authorize the Fire Department to attempt to effectuate a recovery of the cost of said tools, equipment and materials from any person(s) necessitating the utilization thereof.
B. 
The Fire Department shall have the authority to bill either an individual, corporation (profit or nonprofit), municipal subdivision or insurance carrier for the same.
C. 
The Fire Department shall have the authority to bill a neighboring municipality for the utilization of said tools, equipment and materials when utilization has been requested by said municipality, regardless of whether the cause of said utilization has been an act of negligence.
In the event that an obligor fails to pay the statement for tools, equipment and materials, the proper officers and officials of the Fire Department are hereby authorized to commence the appropriate civil action in order to effectuate a recovery of the same and may utilize the offices of the local District Justice of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, in order to effectuate a recovery of the cost of the tools, equipment and materials, proper interest and court costs.
A. 
The following is a list of specific billable items, including, but not limited to the following: hazardous material control/foam; hazardous material control/absorbent materials; air bags; hydraulic spreaders; hydraulic cutters; hydraulic rams; various hand tools, air tools; rope rescue equipment; comes-a-long/chains; lighting equipment; pumps; ram fans, pipe pulls, hose, portable pumps, hooks, axes, saws, ladders, salvage tarps, SCBA equipment, heat gun or heat detection devices, adapters, and any other equipment and/or services deemed necessary by the Fire Department.
B. 
The rates for these tools, equipment and materials are to be preestablished by the Fire Department and approved by the Supervisors and will be on file at the Lawrence Township Office.