Employees of a district shall have the powers of peace officers while engaged in the prevention and suppression of fires and the protection and preservation of life and property, including, but not limited to, actions associated with rescue services, emergency medical services, hazardous material emergency response services, and ambulance services.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 13873
General Powers and Duties
Known as the Fire Protection District Law
The act spans §§ 13800–13970 (136 sections).
Repealed and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11.
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