§ 58-8-108. Command of the Scene — Delegation of Command
The representative or representatives of the requesting party authorized to be in charge of emergency response at the scene shall be in command at the scene as to strategy, tactics, and overall direction of the operations. The requesting party may delegate command as needed. Generally accepted incident command procedures shall be implemented and followed. The […]
§ 58-8-109. Scope of Authority — Workers’ Compensation Coverage — Liability
When employees of the responding party are sent from the employing jurisdiction to another jurisdiction or jurisdictions in response to a request for aid or assistance under this chapter, they have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the jurisdiction in which they normally function. Employees […]
§ 58-8-110. Immunity
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to remove any immunity from, defenses to, or limitation on liability provided by the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, compiled in title 29, chapter 20, or other law.
§ 58-8-111. Responsibility for Costs — Eligibility for Reimbursement — Wages — Use of Equipment, Materials and Supplies — Records and Invoices
Except as provided in this section, the requesting party shall pay the responding party all documented costs incurred by the responding party in extending assistance to the requesting party under this chapter. The requesting party is ultimately responsible for reimbursement of all eligible expenses, not to exceed the federal emergency management agency’s (FEMA) reimbursement fee […]
§ 58-8-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Mutual Aid and Emergency and Disaster Assistance Agreement Act of 2004.”