42 U.S.C. § 1856m — Definitions

In this subchapter: (1) “Assume any and all liability” means paying every judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment, including the prevailing party’s legal fees, associated with the litigation; paying every cost of handling that litigation, including legal fees; and, for a Federal firefighter, arranging and paying for the firefighter’s representation in the litigation. (2) “Federal firefighter” means an individual supplied by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement under section 1856n. (3) “Foreign fire organization” means a foreign governmental, public, or private entity that has wildfire-protection resources. (4) “Foreign firefighter” means an individual supplied by a foreign fire organization under an agreement under section 1856n. (5) “Wildfire” means any forest or range fire. (6) “Wildfire protection resources” means personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources needed for wildfire presuppression and suppression.