RCW 52.12.011
Status.
Fire protection districts created under this title are political subdivisions of the state and shall be held to be municipal corporations within the laws and Constitution of the state of Washington. A fire protection district shall constitute a body corporate and possess all the usual powers of a corporation for public purposes as well as all other powers that may now or hereafter be specifically conferred by law.
[ 1984 c 230 § 18; 1967 c 164 § 5; 1939 c 34 § 15; RRS § 5654-115. Formerly RCW 52.08.010.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Severability—1967 c 164: See notes following RCW 4.96.010.
Tortious conduct of political subdivisions, municipal corporations, and quasi municipal corporations, liability for damages: Chapter 4.96 RCW.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts
Chapter 52.12 - Powers—Burning Permits.
52.12.036 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.
52.12.051 - Condemnation proceedings.
52.12.071 - Liability insurance for officials and employees.
52.12.101 - Burning permits authorized—Resolution.
52.12.102 - Burning permits—Resolution to be published and posted.
52.12.103 - Burning permits—Issuance—Contents.
52.12.104 - Burning permits—Duties of permittee.
52.12.105 - Burning permits—Penalty.
52.12.106 - Burning permits—Penalty.
52.12.108 - Burning permits—Liability for fire suppression costs.
52.12.111 - Use of equipment and personnel beyond district boundaries—Governmental function.
52.12.125 - Reimbursement for fire suppression costs on state lands—Limitations.
52.12.131 - Emergency medical services—Establishment and collection of charges.
52.12.135 - Interlocal agreements for ambulance services.