§ 38-106. Authority to require employment of standby emergency services personnel for events held within the city.

(a)

The fire chief or his designee is hereby authorized to require the employment of one or more standby city emergency services personnel, by any owner, lessee, agent or promoter, when in the fire chief's opinion it is essential that such personnel be on duty in any place of public assembly or any other place where people congregate. The determination that standby emergency services personnel are required shall be based upon the number of persons in attendance and the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, event or activity. While so employed, such personnel shall be subject to the fire chief's orders at all times and shall be in uniform and remain on duty during the times such places or events are open to the public, or when the activity is being conducted. Paramedics or EMTs shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties than those specified in this article.

(b)

Standby emergency services shall be provided exclusively through the city fire rescue department. The fire rescue department is authorized to charge for services rendered under this section, based upon the fire rescue department's cost to provide the required level of emergency services including, any administrative expenses. Charges for standby emergency services may be waived for a specific event or activity by a majority vote of the city commission.

(Code 1979, § 11-150)