As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Board" means the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board.
(2) "Combination fire department" means a department whose personnel is composed of both volunteer and professional firefighters.
(3) "Recipient" means a person who has met the eligibility requirements and is awarded tuition reimbursement from the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund.