§ 1856m. Definitions

In this subchapter:

• (1) The term “assume any and all liability” means—
  • (A) the payment of—
    • (i) any judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment (including prevailing party legal fees) associated with the applicable litigation; and
    • (ii) any cost incurred in handling the applicable litigation (including legal fees); and
  • (B) with respect to a Federal firefighter, arranging for, and paying the costs of, representation in the applicable litigation.
• (2) The term “Federal firefighter” means an individual furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title .
• (3) The term “foreign fire organization” means any foreign governmental, public, or private entity that has wildfire protection resources.
• (4) The term “foreign firefighter” means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title .
• (5) The term “wildfire” means any forest or range fire.
• (6) The term “wildfire protection resources” means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities.