Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 52.12 - Powers—Burning Permits.
52.12.021 - General powers.

RCW 52.12.021
General powers.

Fire protection districts have full authority to carry out their purposes and to that end may acquire, purchase, hold, lease, manage, occupy, and sell real and personal property, or any interest therein, to enter into and to perform any and all necessary contracts, to appoint and employ the necessary officers, agents, and employees, to sue and be sued, to exercise the right of eminent domain, to levy and enforce the collection of assessments and special taxes in the manner and subject to the limitations provided in this title against the lands within the district for district revenues, and to do any and all lawful acts required and expedient to carry out the purpose of this title.

[ 1984 c 230 § 19; 1939 c 34 § 16; RRS § 5654-116. Formerly RCW 52.08.020.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts

Chapter 52.12 - Powers—Burning Permits.

52.12.011 - Status.

52.12.021 - General powers.

52.12.031 - Specific powers—Acquisition or lease of property or equipment—Contracts—Association of districts—Group life insurance—Building inspections—Fire investigations.

52.12.036 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.

52.12.041 - Eminent domain.

52.12.051 - Condemnation proceedings.

52.12.061 - Contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and mortgages for purchase of property—Limit on indebtedness—Election, when.

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.

52.12.121 - Use of equipment and personnel outside district—Duty of firefighter deemed duty for district—Benefits not impaired.

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.

52.12.140 - Hazardous materials response teams.

52.12.150 - Setting fires for firefighter instruction—When burning permit not required—Notice, inspection required.

52.12.160 - Firefighting services for unprotected lands.