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BURKE COUNTY, GEORGIA
MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
This mutual agreement entered into this :'-;2nd day of .s.etrt2008, by and between
Burke County, on behalf of the Burke County Emergency Management Agency, and
Augusta, Georgia, on behalf of the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department.
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the public interest to execute a Mutual
Agreement wherein each of the departments ( agencies) assist the other in times of a local
declared or undeclared disasters under circumstances where additional personnel,
equipment, or specialized equipment and personnel may be needed in order to protect life
and I or property.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefit to be derived by both the
Burke County Emergency Management Agency and the Augusta-Richmond County Fire
Department it is hereby agreed:
1. SERVICE: In the event of a local declared or undeclared disaster or
emergency event or under circumstances, which indicate a local declared or undeclared
disaster might develop within areas of either of the department's responsibility, mutual
assistance in combating the disaster or emergency event will be rendered by the force not
directly involved by the dispatching of equipment and personnel to the scene ofthe Burke
County Emergency Management Agency or the Augusta-Richmond County Fire
Department as the case may be. It is understood by both departments ( agencies) the
consideration of being able to fulfill a request for assistance is heavily dependent upon
local circumstances I conditions at the time of request. Being unable to fulfill a request
for assistance due to local conditions Icircumstances at the time of request is not a
violation of this agreement.
2. REQUESTING ASSISTANCE: Assistance under this Agreement may be
requested or authorized by the following officials:
(a) For the Burke County Emergency Management Agency, the Chief
(Director), the Assistant Chief, a Battalion Chief or their chosen
representative
(b) For the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department, the Chief or
Deputy Chiefs or their chosen representative
3. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: The Chief of the Burke County Emergency
Management Agency shall bear the authority for directing all activities
within its protection area, while the Chiefs of the Augusta-Richmond
County Fire Department shall bear the authority for directing all activities
within its protection area under this agreement.
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4. COST AND REMUNERATION: No compensation will occur or become
due for any service rendered under this agreement. Should an event reach
the level of being declared a "state of emergency" by the governor or the
governor's authorized representative and the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement is
activated, the Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
automatically supercedes this agreement and becomes the effective and
controlling mutual aid document.
5. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: Neither organization will assume
responsibility for damages to property as a result of activities made at the
request of the other organizations.
If circumstances change during providing assistance to the extent
that it becomes necessary to recall personnel and I or equipment from the
scene to answer a call elsewhere or provide adequate coverage in their
primary, responsible area of protection due to local circumstances or
conditions, it is not to be considered a breach of this Agreement.
6. DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT: No liability is assumed by either party of
damages to the equipment used by the other party. Should an event reach
the level of being declared a "state of emergency" by the governor or the
governor's authorized representative and the Georgia Emergency
Management Agency Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement is
activated, the Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
automatically supercedes this agreement and becomes the effective and
controlling mutual aid document.
7. DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY: Each party hereby waives all claims
against the other party for compensation for any loss, damage, personal
injury or death occurring in consequence for performance of this
Agreement.
8. TERMINATION: Either party of this Agreement may terminate this
Agreement at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the
other party, and no services will be rendered by either party after the
effective date of termination.
APPROVED:
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Date: July 8. 2008
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