As Passed the House SB 1310 expands and clarifies the powers and duties of fire districts. History In Arizona, fire districts provide fire and emergency medical services in unincorporated areas of the state.
Provisions Requires a fire district to determine the compensation payable to district personnel.
Currently, a fire district can only determine compensation payable to fire fighters for time spent in training and for fire protection services. Allows a fire district to employ personnel and provide services for the carrying out of other powers and duties. Current law specifies that fire districts may employ personnel deemed necessary for fire protection and preservation of life. Allows a fire district to assist the state fire marshal in the enforcement of the uniform fire code when expressly authorized by the state fire marshal. These services include emergency fire and emergency medical services, plan reviews, standby charges, fire cause determination, users fees, facilities benefit assessments or any other fee schedule that may be required.