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entered into between the parties. In further consideration of the services provided by the Fire Company, the Town shall use its best efforts to obtain materials and equipment through the Highway Department of the Town for the benefit of the Fire Company in performing its emergency services as defined herein. It is understood that the Fire Company may be required to reimburse the Highway Department for its time, materials, and equipment pursuant to Article VIII § 1 of the Constitution of the State of New York. It is further understood that the personnel, materials and equipment shall be within the sole discretion of the Town Superintendent of Highways, based upon the circumstances existing at the time of any request by the Fire Company. This request shall be in writing and shall set forth the nature and extent of the requested services, except the Highway Superintendent may dispense with the writing requirement in exigent circumstances. Any unpaid charges arising from the performance of any services by the Highway Department shall be considered a charge against the Fire Company and may be deducted from any future payment made pursuant to this Agreement or any future Agreement hereinafter entered into between the parties. The Town also agrees that it shall pay the cost of physicals and other tests required in order to obtain medical clearance for qualified firefighters, and the cost for obtaining the Hepatitis B shot series. The Town further agrees that it will reimburse firefighters for co-pays if the firefighter’s personal insurance is used for an injury directly related to providing the fire service that is the subject of this Contract. SECTION 9 - INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION The Fire Company agrees that it shall indemnify and hold harmless the Town and its agents, employees, and officials from any and all liability for any reason whatsoever arising out of the performance or failure of performance of its duties, obligations, or operations under this agreement, including the cost of reasonable attorneys’ fees. The Fire Company, at its own cost and expense, shall provide a policy or policies of insurance as customarily are required for the operation of volunteer fire Company, including without limitation: 1. A policy of directors and officers insurance covering the Fire Company administration; 2. General liability insurance providing for insurance coverage in a minimum amount per occurrence of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) and including coverage for products and completed operations and liquor liability; 3. Automobile liability insurance covering all Fire Company vehicles (including engines) and providing for insurance coverage in a minimum amount per occurrence of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000); and 4. To the extent that the Fire Company employs persons, workman’s compensation insurance covering those individuals. Umbrella coverage may be used to satisfy the required limits. The Fire Company shall provide to the Town declarations pages and endorsements for the required insurance coverage, which must name the Town of Boston and District as additional insureds and must further provide that the policies may not be cancelled without at least 30 days’ notice to the Fire Company and the Town. Except for the workman’s compensation insurance referred to above, the Town shall obtain workman’s compensation insurance for the Company for the services to be provided -6-