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The fire chief is authorized to enter into agreements with persons, agencies, and/or corporations who may provide assistance with respect to a hazardous materials incident. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4.24 RCW such persons, agencies, and/or corporations are not liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in the rendering of such care, assistance, or advice, other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, provided:

1. The fire department and the person whose assistance is requested have entered into a written hazardous materials assistance agreement prior to the incident which incorporates the terms of AMC 2.46.030, except as specified in AMC 2.46.040;

2. The request for assistance comes from the fire department.

(Ord. 6516, Added, 09/14/2011)