Definitions

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-802 — under Fire Prevention, Protection, and Safety.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-22-802

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) [Repealed.](2) “Certified fire department” means any fire department certified by the Director of the Office of Fire Protection Services as meeting minimum standards prescribed by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board;(3) [Repealed.](4) “Fire department” means any organization established for the prevention or extinguishment of fires, including, but not limited to, fire departments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.

(1) [Repealed.]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(3) [Repealed.]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.