2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 76 - FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
76.04 Forest protection.
76.04.155 Firefighting -- Employment -- Assistance.


WA Rev Code § 76.04.155 (2012) What's This?

RCW 76.04.155 Firefighting — Employment — Assistance.

(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.

     (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.]


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