By Michigan statute, municipal fire departments may seek reimbursement for the costs associated with responding to emergency service calls. Most fire departments are working under tight operating budgets, yet they want to avoid charging their citizens for calls. As a result, it is more important than ever to collect fees for service calls initiated as a result of property belonging to the local power company, such as downed power lines, transformer malfunctions and fires, electrical equipment failures, and more.

Responder Recovery offers the Incident Cost Recapture program that collects from power companies and insurance companies. Insurance companies have funds set aside for first responders on power company claims. These are funds that are specifically earmarked for first responder agencies, not citizens of the municipality. If the first responder agency fails to collect these funds, the money is not paid out and remains with the insurance company.

Responder Recovery has successfully collected thousands of dollars for first responder clients across Northern Michigan, and they are ready to help additional municipalities in Michigan and Florida.

Types of Recoverable Incidents

• Downed power lines

• Transformer malfunctions and fires

• Electrical equipment failures

• Other utility-caused hazards requiring fire department response

Ready to be reimbursed for the expenses your department incurs for calls related to power companies? Getting started is easy, and payments from the insurance or utility company are sent directly to your department. Contact us today for a free consultation:

shayneef@gmail.com

(231) 373-4358