CHAPTER 75. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS  


010. Creation of fire protection or volunteer fire department district.
015. Formation of fire protection subdistrict -- Tax levy -- Expenditure of tax revenues -- Separation of subdistrict amounts in tax billing and in accounting.
020. Annexation or reduction of territory -- Expansion into territory served by fire department -- Assumption by city of debt -- Merger of districts.
022. Definitions -- Respective rights of city and fire district to provide certain fire protection services within city boundaries -- Fire protection services for newly annexed city territory -- Financing of fire protection services -- Written agreements between fire district and city.
025. Repealed, 1984. [Repealed]
030. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]
031. Trustees, elections, appointments, terms -- Continued service upon establishment of consolidated local government -- Vacancies -- Removal -- Elections for part of trustees -- Officers.
040. Power to operate fire department and emergency ambulance service -- Activities of district -- Levy, assessment, and collection of tax to defray expenses -- Supplemental emergency medical services.
042. Expenditure of unrefunded ad valorem taxes by fire district board of trustees permitted.
050. Contracts by fire units or districts, cities and counties, for fire protection.
060. Status and compensation of firefighters serving outside limits of district or municipality.
070. No liability for damages when serving outside limits of district or municipality -- Fire departments as agents of Commonwealth.
080. Erection of fire hydrants.
100. Definitions for KRS 75.100 to 75.260.
110. Appointment of special firefighters -- Rules -- Powers.
120. Board to control fire department and property -- Appointment of fire chief and members of fire department -- Compensation -- Volunteer firemen -- Reduction of personnel.
130. Discipline of members and employees.
140. Appeals of disciplinary actions.
150. Political activities of members.
160. Attendance of chief at board meetings -- Definition of chief -- Members as peace officers.
170. Oath and bond of members.
180. Duties and powers of chief and members -- Reimbursement of private owners for water used.
190. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]
200. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]
210. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]
220. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]
230. Repealed, 1970. [Repealed]
240. Board minute book -- Contents -- Where kept -- Inspection.
250. Board may employ counsel -- Duties -- Compensation -- Duties of county attorney.
255. Audits and financial reports.
260. Compensation of board members -- Time and place of board meetings.
270. Repealed, 1962. [Repealed]
Certified Volunteer Fire Departments
400. Definitions for KRS 75.400 to 75.460.
410. Program for recognition and certification of volunteer fire department -- Authority for administrative regulations.
420. Application for recognition of fire department -- Boundaries.
430. Compliance with KRS 65A.010 to 65A.090 -- Financial statement -- Audit.
440. Funds available to recognized and certified fire department -- Rights and responsibilities of department -- Fire chief.
450. Fees for services -- Exemptions -- Response to all fires in jurisdiction required -- Mission statement -- Inclusion of fees on property tax bills -- Collection and distribution -- Collection fee for sheriff.
460. Payment by insurance company of property owner's bill from fire department -- Property owner's responsibility.
470. KRS 75.400 to 75.460 not to be construed to conflict with authority of other named agencies.