Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-156 et seq., and
as otherwise provided by law, the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a mutual aid agreement with the Secretary of
the Army (Picatinny Arsenal Fire Department) for fire-fighting and
emergency services assistance, which agreement shall include, but
not be limited to, the following terms and conditions:
A. Each party agrees that in the event of fire or other
emergency within the jurisdiction of the other party, the appropriate
equipment and personnel will be provided upon request when available
and to the extent possible without endangering persons or property
within the jurisdiction rendering such assistance.
B. Except as provided in 15 U.S.C. § 2210, mutual
aid rendered pursuant to the mutual aid agreement shall be provided
without charge or expense to the jurisdiction receiving such assistance.
Renewals of the above referenced agreement may
be authorized by resolution of the Township Committee, provided the
essential terms of the agreement remain unchanged.