(1) When a firefighter member who was employed prior to October 1, 1980, terminates employment and seeks return of his or her accumulated contributions, such contributions shall be returned as provided under the provisions of section 72-1444, Idaho Code.
(2) When a paid firefighter whose employment began on or after October 1, 1980, terminates employment and seeks return of his or her accumulated contributions, such contributions shall be returned as provided by sections 59-1358 and 59-1359, Idaho Code.