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Appointment of Fire Wards; Penalty for Failure to Give Notice of Acceptance

Duties; Badge of Office

Demolition of Buildings

Powers of Fire Officials; Demolition of Buildings

Indemnification for Demolition

Powers and Duties; Commanding Assistance

Powers and Duties; Direction of Fire Fighting Operations; Penalty for Noncompliance

Appointment of Forest Wardens; Tenure

Duties; Fire Prevention

Powers; Appointment of Assistants; Commandeering of People and Property

Penalty for Refusal of Aid

Compensation

Setting Open Air Fires; Conditions and Restrictions; Penalty for Violation

Repealed, 1930, 401, Sec. 2

Powers of Arrest

Definitions

Handling of Slash

Disposition of Slash Cut Near Highways

Disposition of Slash Cut by Public Utility Companies

Enforcement of Regulations Prohibiting Accumulations of Slash

Penalty for Violating Provisions Prohibiting Accumulations of Slash

Repealed, 1950, 442

Spark Arresters; Requirements; Penalty for Noncompliance

Inspection of Machines Requiring Spark Arresters

Fire Observation Towers

Firefighting Expenditures

Duties; Extinguishment of Fires; Investigation of Causes; Posting of Warning Notices

Penalty for Destruction of Warning Notices

Liability for Trespass

State Fire Warden; Powers and Duties; Reports

Repealed, 1971, 571

Fire Patrols in Dry Areas; Authorization; Payment of Costs

Closing of Forest Lands During Dry Periods; Penalty for Trespassing

To 35 - Repealed, 1997, 51, Sec. 12

Promotion of Call Men to Permanent Force; Conditions

Promotion of Call Men to Regular Force; Conditions; Qualifications

Application of Sections Relating to Appointment of Call Men to Regular Force

Repealed, 1997, 51, Sec. 13

Compensation of Persons Employed in Fire Department; Procedure for Acquisition

Certificates of Employment; Penalty for Refusing to File

Application of Sections Relating to Compensation for Enginemen and Fire Department Employees

Establishment of Fire Departments; Appointment of Fire Chief; Compensation; Removal; Powers and Duties

Establishment in Towns Under Direction of Selectmen; Appointment of Fire Chief, Other Officers and Firemen; Compensation; Removal; Regulations; Control of Department

Duties of Fire Chief; Role of Forest Warden

Application of Sections Establishing a Fire Department and Appointing and Defining Duties of Fire Chief

Private Fire Fighting Units; Contracts

Engineers; Appointments; Removals; Vacancies

Organization of Engineers

Engineers; Powers and Duties

Organization of Firefighters

Engineers; Duties; Liabilities; Privileges and Exemptions

Repealed, 1997, 51, Sec. 17

Penalty for Failing to Maintain Proper Fire Fighting Equipment

Breathing Apparatus

Board of Engineers; Duties

Engineers; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Fire Prevention

Engineers; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Relating to Conduct at Fires; Penalty for Noncompliance

Tenure of Members

Hours of Labor

Days Off; Vacations

Days Off for Working on Holidays

Fire Fighters; Attendance of Afl–cio–clc Convention

Fire Fighters; Attendance of Massachusetts Permanent Firemen's Association or Massachusetts State Firemen's Association Conventions

Fire Fighters; Working on Holidays; Additional Pay or Day Off

Fire Chiefs; Working on Holidays; Additional Pay

Repealed, 1969, 435, Sec. 2

Compensation of Certain Heads of Fire and Police Departments

Union Officers; Leave to Perform Elected Responsibilities

Officers of Professional Organization; Leave Without Loss of Pay or Benefits

Fire Chiefs; Tenure; Removal; Conditions

Hours of Duty of Permanent Firemen; Application of Sections Relating to Hours of Duty

Hours of Duty of Permanent Firemen; Limitations; Application of Other Sections Relating to Hours of Duty; Acceptance of Provision by Electorate

Overtime; Compensation

Hours of Duty of Permanent Firemen; Application of Sections Relating to Hours of Duty; Acceptance of Provisions

Fire Fighters; Residence

Platoon System; Submission to Electorate

Aid to Other Municipalities; Authorization; Fire Departments Defined; Payment for Damages

Establishment of Reserve Force of Firemen; Conditions

Membership

Duties; Compensation

Appointments From Civil Service Eligible List

Establishment of Fire Departments in Districts; Duties of Officers

Establishment of District; Procedure

Organization; Notice of Meeting

Election of Clerk; Removals; Vacancies

Establishment of Fire Department

Selection of Engineers

District Meetings; Time; Manner of Giving Notice; Selection of Moderator

Voting Lists; Preparation and Correction

Application Sections Relating to the Deposit of Ballots

Taxation; Purposes

Repealed, 1950, 170

Prudential Committee; Selection; Duties; Treasurer; Bond; Duties

Temporary Treasurer; Bond

Collection of Taxes

Board of Engineers; Rules and Regulations; Appointment of Personnel

Engineers; Extent of Authority; Liability of Districts

Firemen; Privileges and Immunities; Compensation

Authentication of District Rules and Regulations

Holding Real Estate for Public Use; Lease of Land or Public Building

Recovery of Penalties; Prosecution; Disposition

Annexation and Exclusion

Continuance of Existing Districts

Appropriation

Additional Persons Eligible for Benefits

Allowance to Families of Deceased Firemen; Exception

To 86 - Repealed, 1967, 129

Standardization of Fire Fighting Equipment

Fire Fighters; Performance of Police Duties

Fire Fighters; Firearms

Fire District; Municipal Agency