§ 58-80-50. Relief in case of injury or death. - North Carolina Statutes

§58‑80‑50.  Relief in case of injury or death.

In case of injury or death ofany member of the State Volunteer Fire Department arising out of and in thecourse of the performance of his duties, while such member is assisting at anyemergency arising beyond the limits of the municipality with which he isconnected, or while going to or returning from the scene of such emergency,such fireman shall be entitled to compensation under the terms of the NorthCarolina Workers' Compensation Act, and the municipality with which he isconnected shall be liable for the compensation provided under that Act. (1939,c. 364, s. 11; 1991, c. 636, s. 3.)