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Fire / Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Details
1. Detail Request Applications
Detail request applications should be filed through the Belmont Fire Department website. Please fill out the Detail Request form and we will get back to you in a timely manner.
2. Detail Rate
The current Fire Department Detail Rate is $59.60 per hour plus 10% Administration Fee will be added to the total.
3. Hours
There is a four hour minimum for any detail. After a period of four hours, there shall be a minimum of eight hours for the extra detail. (Welding details require that the detail personnel remain on site for ½ hour after the completion of the welding/cutting activity for that day). If any detail is supervised, there will be a minimum of four hours time for an Officer functioning in a supervisory capacity. The hourly rate charged for such supervisory work shall be the detail rate specified above times the percent differential attributable to his or her rank. All details in excess of eight hours shall be compensated at one and half (1 ½) times the detail rate.
4. Arrange a Detail
To arrange a detail, 24 hour's notice shall be given. To cancel, notification must be made a minimum of four hours prior to the start of the detail. Failure to give four hours notice will result in the contractor being charged for the four hours. Notification should be made to the Shift Commander at 617-993-2235. If the contractor cannot reach anyone at that number, call Joint Public Safety Communications at 617-484-1300. During weekday business hours, 8 am to 4 pm, notification should be made to Fire Department Headquarters 617-993-2200. After business hours and on weekends or holidays, the requestor should call Joint Public Safety Communications 617-484-1300.
5. Detail Slip
The contractor must fill out a Detail slip, which will be presented by the detail personnel. Please make sure this slip is filled out completely.