(1) The chairman may, if in his discretion there is a case of need, appoint special firefighters to do special duties at any place within the limits of the fire protection district, on terms he deems proper.
(2) These special firefighters shall be governed by such rules as the board may provide, and be given the powers the board may provide, including the powers enumerated in KRS 75.160 in the discretion of the board; if rules are not provided they shall be deemed to have the powers and duties of regular firefighters.