[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Lockport as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 10-16-2019 by L.L. No. 2-2019]
It is determined that it is reasonable and necessary to recover costs incurred by the City of Lockport Fire Department for the use of apparatus and equipment in the provision of emergency medical services which are deployed by the Lockport Fire Department. The cost recovery amounts provided for herein shall be charged to the insurance carrier of the rescued individual or entity. In no instance shall rescue and response services be denied for lack of an insurance carrier. The rates specified herein for recovery amounts may be amended from time to time, by resolution, by the Common Council.
A. 
Motor vehicle accident (minor): $150.
(1) 
Minor spill control.
(2) 
Fire hazard precautions.
(3) 
Scene safety.
(4) 
Use of minor tools.
(5) 
Patient assessment in cases where patient signs medical release.
B. 
Motor vehicle accident (major): $375.
(1) 
Significant spills resulting from tank leaks.
(2) 
Major fire hazard precautions.
(3) 
Vehicle disentanglement.
(4) 
Vehicle stabilization procedures.
(5) 
Multiple personnel responses.
C. 
Light rescue/patient stabilization: $400.
(1) 
Patient care/handling
(2) 
Immobilization, treatment and removal from vehicle without utilization of hydraulic or other power tools.
(3) 
Emergency medical services provided for occupants located outside of the vehicle.
D. 
Heavy rescue: $600.
(1) 
Use of hydraulic, pneumatic or power tools to extricate patient.
(2) 
Multiple patient removal/ treatment.
E. 
Hazardous materials control: $1,000.
(1) 
Incidents involving commercial trucks, vans, or motor carriers where products have been spilled or released and require specialized equipment and personnel.
(2) 
In the event of a Department of Environmental Conservation incident, the responsible parties will be billed rather than insurance companies.
F. 
Destroyed or contaminated equipment. The full cost of replacement of any and all equipment that is destroyed or contaminated at the scene of a response or rescue is to be charged.
G. 
Fire suppression: $300.
(1) 
Any fire involving automobiles, transportation or heavy equipment vehicles.