Section 5

Section 5. Whenever fire is discovered in or approaching woodlots, forests, or wild lands, whether the same be owned by individuals, corporations or by the Commonwealth, it shall be the duty of the fire-warden, immediately, to take such measures as are necessary for the extinguishment of the fire. He shall have authority to employ such other persons as, in his judgment, may be necessary to render assistance in extinguishing fire; and when ever it shall not otherwise be possible for him to secure a sufficient number of persons to assist in extinguishing fire, he is hereby given the power and authority to compel the attendance of, and the rendering of assistance by, persons, in the extinguishing of fire under the penalties prescribed in this act. The district fire-warden, while engaged in performing the duties imposed by this act, shall receive as compensation twenty-five (25¢) cents per hour, and his actual, necessary expenses incurred; and the persons so employed, or compelled to assist the warden, in the extinguishment of fire, shall receive as compensation for their services fifteen (15¢) cents per hour.