§ 14-28-101 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

14-28-101. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Volunteer public safety organization" means:

(A) A county organization for emergency services formed pursuant to the Arkansas Emergency Services Act, 12-75-101 et seq.;

(B) A sheriff's auxiliary formed pursuant to 12-9-301 et seq.;

(C) An ambulance service or rescue squad formed pursuant to 14-282-101 et seq. or any other improvement district law of this state or formed as a subordinate service district of the county; or

(D) A rural volunteer fire department formed as a subordinate service district of the county or as an improvement district, or a subscription fire service department formed as a nonprofit organization under the laws of this state.

(2) "Volunteer public safety worker" means an active volunteer member of a volunteer public safety organization.