As used in this chapter:
(1) "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.
(2) "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.
(3) "Emergency" means:
(a) a natural or man-made disaster, a riot, a civil disturbance, violence, criminal activity, a fire, a flood, or extreme weather;
(b) an injury, illness, or other medical condition that requires an expedited response; or
(c) a circumstance that presents an imminent threat to life, property, or the public health, safety, or welfare.
(4) "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:
(a) a law enforcement officer;
(b) a firefighter;
(c) a provider of medical services or first aid;
(d) an explosives expert;
(e) a person who provides hazardous materials containment or cleanup; or
(f) another provider of emergency services.
(5) "Emergency services" means services provided by a public entity in response to an emergency.
(6) "Interstate emergency response agreement" means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(1) between Utah and another state authorizing a political subdivision in Utah to enter into an agreement to provide emergency services to, and receive emergency services from, a political subdivision in the other state.
(7) "Local emergency response agreement" means an agreement described in Subsection 53-2b-202(2)(a) that is:
(a) between a political subdivision in Utah and a political subdivision in another state, providing for the provision of emergency services to, or the receipt of emergency services from, each other; and
(b) entered into under the provisions of this chapter.
(8) "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.