Washington Code 76.04.155 – Firefighting — Employment — Assistance
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(1) The department may employ a sufficient number of persons to extinguish or prevent the spreading of any fire that may be in danger of damaging or destroying any timber or other property on department protected lands. The department may provide needed tools and supplies and may provide transportation when necessary for persons so employed.
Terms Used In Washington Code 76.04.155
- Department: means the department of natural resources, or its authorized representatives, as defined in chapter 43. See Washington Code 76.04.005
- Department protected lands: means all lands subject to the forest protection assessment under RCW 76. See Washington Code 76.04.005
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(2) Every person so employed is entitled to compensation at a rate to be fixed by the department. The department shall, upon request, show the person the number of hours worked by that person and the rate established for payment. After approval of the department, that person is entitled to receive payment from the state.
(3) It is unlawful to fail to render assistance when called upon by the department to aid in guarding or extinguishing any fire.
[ 1986 c 100 § 16.]