Any fire department may provide assistance to any agency or officer of the United States government, of this state, or of any political subdivision or authority thereof as may be needed to respond to any emergency or disaster, including, but not limited to, floods, sabotage, civil disturbance, fire, earthquake, wind, storm, wave action, oil spill or other water contamination, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or energy emergency, as defined by Chapter 3 of Title 38, or to respond to hazardous materials as defined by Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 32.
History. Ga. L. 1980, p. 1395, § 4.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety
Chapter 3 - Local Fire Departments Generally
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 25-3-1. General Powers of Fire Departments
§ 25-3-2. Powers of Fire Departments in Event of Emergencies Generally
§ 25-3-5. Operation of Other Fire Departments Within Municipalities or Counties
§ 25-3-6. Effect of Article on Powers and Duties of Other Officials and Departments