Upon the application of any person who is a compensated, partially compensated or volunteer member of any fire department in this State, the director may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such person, or owned by the spouse or parent thereof, or owned by a business firm of which such person is the principal owner or stockholder a license plate bearing a Maltese Cross and the letters "F.D." The design and color for such plate shall be approved by the director.
Upon the application of any person who is a compensated, partially compensated or volunteer member of any first aid or rescue squad in this State, the director may issue for a motor vehicle owned or leased by such person, or owned by the spouse or parent thereof, or owned by a business firm of which such person is the principal owner or stockholder a special license plate. The design for such plate shall be approved by the director.