Section 3

Section 3. As soon after the approval of this act as may be convenient, the Commissioner of Forestry shall appoint in each borough and township in this Commonwealth, if in his judgment necessity exists for such appointment, a suitable and competent person, who shall be known as the district fire-warden of the particular borough or township wherein he shall be appointed. The persons appointed district fire-wardens shall be expressly chosen to carry out the provisions of this act, by reason of their physical fitness and their good reputation for sobriety, honesty, and ability to perform the duties herein demanded and required.