Use of equipment and personnel outside district—Duty of firefighter deemed duty for district—Benefits not impaired.

If a firefighter engages in any duty outside the boundaries of the district the duty shall be considered as part of the duty as firefighter for the district, and a firefighter who is injured while engaged in duties outside the boundaries of the district shall be entitled to the same benefits that the firefighter or the firefighter's dependents would be entitled to receive if the injury occurred within the district.[ 1984 c 230 s 78; 1969 c 88 s 3. Formerly RCW 52.36.027.]