As used in this chapter: (1) "Assisting political subdivision" means a political subdivision that provides emergency services to a political subdivision in another state in accordance with a local emergency response agreement between the political subdivisions. (2) "Certification" includes any license, certificate, permit, document, or other evidence issued by a government entity that authorizes a person to engage in an activity, within the person's scope of practice, that requires a specific skill set, education, expertise, or other qualifications. (3) "Emergency" means: (a) a natural or man-made disaster, a riot, a civil disturbance, violence, criminal activity, a fire, a flood, or extreme weather; (b) an injury, illness, or other medical condition that requires an expedited response; or (c) a circumstance that presents an imminent threat to life, property, or the public health, safety, or welfare. (4) "Emergency responder" means a person employed by, under contract with, or acting as an official volunteer for a political subdivision of a state that provides emergency services, including any of the following: (a) a law enforcement officer; (b) a firefighter; (c) a provider of medical services or first aid; (d) an explosives expert; (e) a person who provides hazardous materials containment or cleanup; or (f) another provider of emergency services. (5) "Emergency services" means services provided by a public entity in response to an emergency. (6) "Interstate emergency response agreement" means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(1) between Utah and another state authorizing a political subdivision in Utah to enter into an agreement to provide emergency services to, and receive emergency services from, a political subdivision in the other state. (7) "Local emergency response agreement" means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(2)(a) that is: (a) between a political subdivision in Utah and a political subdivision in another state, providing for the provision of emergency services to, or the receipt of emergency services from, each other; and (b) entered into under the provisions of this chapter. (8) "Requesting political subdivision" means a political subdivision that requests emergency services from a political subdivision in another state in accordance with a local emergency response agreement between the political subdivisions. Emergency Response Agreements
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