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2020 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 22 - Fire Prevention, Protection, and Safety
Subchapter 8 - Fire Protection Services
§ 20-22-810. Legislative purpose and intent

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 20-22-810 (2020)
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  1. (a) The General Assembly finds that:

    1. (1) The specialized and hazardous nature of firefighting requires that firefighters possess the requisite knowledge and demonstrate the ability to perform certain skills to carry our their responsibilities; and

    2. (2) The activities of firefighters are important to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state.

  2. (b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to require minimum standards for training for entry level, full-time firefighters.

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