ยง 189-i. Fire protection. The board of fire commissioners shall
provide fire protection throughout the entire district and for that
purpose may accept the services of any volunteer fire department or
company organized and operating within the village, or if the
commissioners are unable to provide such fire protection by volunteer
services, it may employ and fix the compensation of such firefighters as
may be necessary to provide such protection. Moneys, if any, paid to
firefighters shall be deemed a part of the cost of maintenance and
operation of the district.
Structure New York Laws
Article 11-A - Joint Fire Districts in Towns and Villages
189-B - Sale of Firehouse, Land and Apparatus.
189-D - Establishment of District.
189-E - Management of Affairs of Joint Fire Districts.
189-F - Powers of Board of Commissioners.
189-G - Appointment of District Treasurer.