1. Methods of protection. A municipality may provide fire protection by:
A. Maintaining a municipal fire department;
B. Supporting a volunteer fire association; or
C. Contracting with other governmental units for fire protection services.
2. Fire protection zones. A municipality may establish administrative areas of the municipality for firefighting and fire protection purposes, to be served by one fire department or volunteer fire association, which shall be called "fire protection zones." Fire protection zones must be established by the vote of the municipal legislative body or by regulations adopted by the municipal officers if the municipal legislative body so provides.