Township of Lapeer

The Township of Lapeer contracts from Lapeer City for our Fire Protection.
Effective December 1, 2005 fire run costs will increase.
Please see the chart below.
Make sure that you obtain a rider on your homeowners insurance to cover this amount as you are responsible to reimburse the township for this fee.

Fire Protection Ordinance

TOWNSHIP OF LAPEER
FIRE CHARGES
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2005

Due to the increase in our fire protection services the Lapeer Township Board has established the following fire run charges effective December 1st, 2005. Please make sure that you have proper insurance coverage in case of an emergency. The cost of the fire run is the responsibility of the person whose property is being protected.

A. Fire run: Typically structure fires and vehicle fires, including false alarms. False alarms shall include any situation in which an alarm has been received at the City's Fire Department and the City's fire fighters have been notified to respond.
· $2,500.00 resident
· $3,000.00 non-resident

B. Rescue runs and washdowns: Including false alarms. Rescue run is defined as an emergency situation in which only the City's rescue vehicle and rescue squad are required to respond. A washdown is defined as a nonemergency situation, requiring only the pumper truck.
· $ 750.00 resident
· $1,000.00 non-resident

C. Duty Officer Response: Typically these are carbon monoxide alarms, outdoor burning complaints or minor smoke investigations. A duty officer call is defined as any situation in which the 911 Central Dispatcher has not requested the use of fire apparatus, not fire apparatus is used, and only one duty officer is involved in the response.
· $500.00 resident
· $600.00 non-resident/commercial/industrial

D. Other services not specifically enumerated:
· $3,500.00 electrical distribution related
· $5,000.00 hazmat (also any additional fees for cleanup)
· $3,000.00 all others