Packet: Tiffin City Council Work Session (09/15/2026)

CHAPTER 35 FIRE PROTECTION 35.11 CALLS OUTSIDE CITY. The department shall answer calls to fires and other emergencies outside the City limits as contracted for by the City; and in addition, the department may answer calls for assistance from members of the Johnson County Mutual Aid Association if the Fire Chief or officer in charge determines that answering such calls will not disable or prevent the fire department from protecting the City and Clear Creek Township and Union Townships of Johnson County. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4(2 and 3)) 35.12 MUTUAL AND AUTOMATIC AID. Subject to approval by resolution of the Council, the department may enter into mutual and automatic aid agreements with other legally constituted municipalities, including fire departments, emergency medical service departments, or law enforcement agencies. Copies of any such agreements shall be filed with the Clerk and the Iowa Secretary of State, or as otherwise required by law. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.4(2 and 3)) 35.13 AUTHORITY TO CITE VIOLATIONS. Fire officials acting under the authority of Chapter 10A, Subchapter V, Part 2 of the Code of Iowa, may issue citations in accordance with Chapter 805 of the Code of Iowa, for violations of Chapter 10A, Subchapter V, Part 2 of the Code of Iowa or a violation of a local fire safety code. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 100.41) 35.14 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE. The department shall have an EMS division and is authorized to provide non-transport emergency medical services. Johnson County Ambulance Service shall provide transport emergency medical services. The accidental injury, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance provided for herein shall include the provision of EMS and cover all emergency medical providers. Department members shall be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician within two years of joining the Fire Department. Upon written request of a member or the request of the Fire Chief and EMS Division Chief or Medical Officer, the City Administrator, for good cause, may extend this certification deadline by six months. 35.15 GRANTS. The Fire Chief or the Chief’s designee may apply for grants, including grant applications offered by the State or federal government. Grants with a cost share requirement shall be approved by the Council prior to accepting an award. [The next page is 281] CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 276 -