(a) (1) A rescue squad whose certificate of charter with the secretary of state is active before July 1, 2026, may submit an application as described in § 68-140-704 to operate under an exemption if the rescue squad does not currently meet the definition of a rescue squad as defined in § 68-140-702.(2) A rescue squad, as described in subdivision (a)(1), is not required to meet the new standard training requirements promulgated by the state fire marshal, as described in § 68-140-703.
(1) A rescue squad whose certificate of charter with the secretary of state is active before July 1, 2026, may submit an application as described in § 68-140-704 to operate under an exemption if the rescue squad does not currently meet the definition of a rescue squad as defined in § 68-140-702.
(2) A rescue squad, as described in subdivision (a)(1), is not required to meet the new standard training requirements promulgated by the state fire marshal, as described in § 68-140-703.
(b) If a rescue squad described in subdivision (a)(1) properly files the application described in § 68-140-704 and the application is approved by the state fire marshal's office, then such rescue squad is deemed to be a recognized rescue squad under this part.
(c) A copy of the charter and proof of an active status must be filed with the application in each instance the rescue squad applies for an exemption.