Request Props and Equipment

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Equipment Use & Damage Terms
It is the mission of Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI), along with Southern Maine Community College, to support municipalities and their fire departments with the tools and resources necessary to aid in continued development of their fire fighters. MFSI maintains a vast variety of assets ranging from individual pieces of equipment, larger props and entire trailers that support these fire training events. To ensure the continuation of this mission, it is necessary to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of all materials and equipment. MFSI looks for the assistance of all departments to maintain proper use, maintenance, cleaning and storage of our assets that are provided. Please review and check the boxes, acknowledging that you have read and accept the following statements.
The lead instructor has been properly trained on the requested assets:*
This includes, but is not limited to, attending appropriate train-the-trainer sessions, and reading and understanding any manuals or operational documents relating to the asset on loan. This also includes proper use of the asset as it is originally designed for while using current best practices.
Yes, it's been verified.
The requestor, chief, and municipality is responsible for the asset being loaned out by MFSI.*
It is ultimately the chief of the department that is responsible for proper use, storage and returning of the asset(s) on loan during its entire duration of use. This includes proper returning of all equipment as well as documenting any damages that have occurred during the training period. A fire chief or their designee has the authority to request asset(s) to support their training objective(s). It is the chief’s responsibility to understand what asset(s) are being requested to meet such objectives.
Yes, I agree.
You have verified that your insurance policy will cover any damages to the assets being loaned including individual pieces of equipment, trailer, and trailer contents.*
Yes, it's been verified.
Misuse, negligent abuse, or extensive damage can result in a fee:*
The requesting agency understands that misuse of the asset that results in damages or lost equipment may forfeit future use and/or may be subject to fees for the replacement cost or cost of repairs.
Yes, I agree.
I verify that the asset(s) being requested is/are for the direct use of a municipal Fire Department and is not a for-profit or not-for-profit fire training company.*
For Profit, or Not for Profit fire training companies shall not request state owned fire training assets. If a chief requests equipment, props or training trailers that will be used by private companies, they will assume any liability for damages that may occur and such use shall be disclosed prior to requesting.
Yes, I agree.
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