Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 53 > Chapter 2b > Part 3 - Reciprocity

• 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. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
• 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. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
• Emergency: means :
       (3)(a) a natural or man-made disaster, a riot, a civil disturbance, violence, criminal activity, a fire, a flood, or extreme weather;
       (3)(b) an injury, illness, or other medical condition that requires an expedited response; or
       (3)(c) a circumstance that presents an imminent threat to life, property, or the public health, safety, or welfare. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
• 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:
       (4)(a) a law enforcement officer;
       (4)(b) a firefighter;
       (4)(c) a provider of medical services or first aid;
       (4)(d) an explosives expert;
       (4)(e) a person who provides hazardous materials containment or cleanup; or
       (4)(f) another provider of emergency services. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
• 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. See Utah Code 53-2b-102
• State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.