(1) In accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Fire Marshal may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 476.900 to 476.925. Such rules may include, but are not limited to, specifying the importance and priority of fire protection equipment that may be acquired pursuant to ORS 476.900 to 476.925 and which requires local government matching funds.
(2) The State Fire Marshal may accept gifts, donations and grants from whatever source for the purpose of carrying out ORS 476.900 to 476.925. All moneys received shall be paid into the Fire Protection Equipment Loan Fund.