Section 36-32-1

Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary:

(1) FUND. The Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Fund provided for in Section 36-32-9.

(2) COMMISSION. The Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission established by this chapter.

(3) FIRE-FIGHTING AGENCY. Any agency charged with the responsibility of detecting, combating and preventing damage to property and lives by fires, but excluding the Alabama State Forestry Commission.

(4) FIRE PROTECTION PERSONNEL and FIREFIGHTER. Any person permanently employed in fire administration, fire prevention, fire suppression, fire education, arson investigation, and emergency medical services, but excluding employees of the Alabama State Forestry Commission.

(5) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER. Any person who is not permanently employed as fire protection personnel or firefighter.

(6) TRAINEE. A firefighter who has not been certified by the commission as having met the minimum basic training as set forth by Section 36-32-7 and by the rules and regulations adopted by the commission.

(7) SCHOOL. Any school located within the State of Alabama whether privately or publicly owned which offers a course in fire protection training or related subjects and which has been approved by the commission.

(8) STATE. The State of Alabama.

(Acts 1975, No. 863, p. 1701, §1; Acts 1979, No. 79-759, p. 1352, §1; Acts 1980, No. 80-809, p. 1669, § 1; Acts 1988, No. 88-663, p. 1064, §1.)