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Policies Index / Emergency Services (Fire and Police)

Emergency Conflagration Act

Policy Title Print Policy History
Related to the Emergency Conflagration Act, designating the Chief or his/her representative of the Fire Department as the person under whose direction the firefighting forces and equipment are placed during such emergency as may be declared by the governor and while this act is in force
Current PolicyAdopted
Resolution 2156March 12, 1980
Previous PoliciesAdopted
Resolution 0168August 23, 1950
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