Fire Department Service Clause

Definition of "Fire department service clause"

In property insurance policies, provision that states that the insured will receive indemnity for expenses incurred as a result of acts by the fire department taken to save or reduce damage to the insured's property. For example, if the insured has a house outside the fire district, the fire department might charge a fee for responding to a fire call.

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