Ark. Code § 20-22-802

Current with all legislation passed during the 2023 Regular and First Extraordinary Sessions.

Section 20-22-802 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:

(1) [Repealed.]

(2) "Certified fire department" means any fire department certified by the Director of the Office of Fire Protection Services as meeting minimum standards prescribed by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board;

(3) [Repealed.]

(4) "Fire department" means any organization established for the prevention or extinguishment of fires, including, but not limited to, fire departments organized under municipal or county ordinances, improvement districts, membership fee-based private fire departments, and volunteer fire departments; and

(5) "Firefighter" means any paid or volunteer member of a fire department who engages in fire suppressions, rescue, pump operations, or other fire-ground activities.

Ark. Code § 20-22-802

Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 40, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 389,§ 39, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1987, No. 837, § 2; 2003, No. 1396, § 1; 2003, No. 1459, § 1.