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ARTICLE I —ARMY ASSISTANCE <br /> In the event that firefighting assistance is needed, the COUNTY will place its <br /> request with the Pohakuloa Training Area Fire and Emergency Services (PTA <br /> F&ES) Fire Chief or his/her designated representative Any request for aid under <br /> this agreement will specify a location for the ARMY to send firefighting or <br /> Emergency Medical Service (EMS) forces; however, the ARMY will determine <br /> the amount and type of equipment and the number of personnel dispatched. The <br /> COUNTY will release ARMY firefighters, EMS personnel, and equipment when <br /> their services are no longer required, or when the ARMY needs them within the <br /> area for which they normally provide protection. <br /> In exigent situations where immediate assistance is required to save lives, <br /> prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage, the ARMY will <br /> provide assistance upon request of the COUNTY. The primary response area for <br /> the PTA F&ES is within 25 road miles of PTA Area of Responsibility (AOR) The <br /> ARMY shall consider responding beyond the primary response area depending <br /> on requirements within the PTA AOR. The ARMY will only provide assistance in <br /> these areas if the COUNTY's firefighting resources are not adequate to cope with <br /> the situation or meet the response criteria. <br />