Assignment
University City Fire Rescue has been tasked with updating and creating a formal mutual aid contract in response to a request from a neighboring fire department, across from University City River, in a neighboring state. Review Articles V and VI of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) legislation, Public Law 104-321.
Review the potential legal ramifications of entering a compact and providing service or support to a neighboring state. Write a report about the possible issues and how they should be addressed. Include the following topics in your report.
o Describe what legal liability risks your agency might incur when constructing a mutual aid contract.
o If you had an agreement in place before the EMAC legislation was established, how might this legislation change the agreement?
o Describe the legal aspects of mutual aid contracts.
o Describe the components of a valid contract.
o What limits should you establish for providing emergency medical services across the state line?
o What would you be sure to cover in your contract?
o Make certain to address each issue from the perspective of an agency providing aid and an agency receiving aid.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.