N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-14.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:30-14.3 - Creating LOSAPs: Determining the sponsoring agency for emergency service squads

(a) If there is no fire district, and one or more emergency service squads serve a single municipality, the LOSAP shall be created by the municipality. The provisions at 5:30-14.15 shall apply if the squad(s) serve(s) multiple municipalities.

(b) If an emergency service squad serves an entire municipality that is served by multiple fire districts, the municipality shall serve as sponsoring agency.

(c) A fire district shall serve as sponsoring agency for an emergency service squad whose jurisdiction is limited to, or is within the boundaries of a fire district, provided that the squad is organizationally affiliated with, or receives permitted financial support from, the district.

(d) If an independent emergency service squad serves an entire municipality which is served by a single fire district, the sponsoring agency shall be the jurisdiction that provides the greater amount of financial support or has an organizational or operational support relationship.

(e) In a municipality that has multiple fire districts, if there are several emergency service squads that are independent of fire district organizations, or whose coverage areas overlap district boundaries, the municipality shall serve as sponsor.

(f) If an emergency service squad serves more than one municipality, the sponsoring agency shall be the municipality where the squad is located, unless otherwise agreed to, as per the terms of an interlocal service agreement.

(g) If an emergency service squad serves more than one sponsoring agency, 5:30-14.15 shall apply.

(h) Where an emergency service squad has unique operating relationships (other than those enumerated in (a) through (g) above), the Director shall be contacted for a determination on whether a fire district or municipality would be considered the sponsoring agency.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-14.3