Sec. 18.70.350. Powers.
The council may (1) adopt regulations for the administration of AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369, including regulations (A) establishing minimum training and performance standards for certification of fire services personnel that are consistent with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other applicable standards; (B) establishing minimum fire training curriculum requirements for certification of […]
Sec. 18.70.355. Certification optional.
Nothing in AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369 may be construed to prohibit a person from performing fire services without a certificate issued by the council. However, an entity for whom a person performs fire services as an employee or volunteer may require that the person be certified by the council or attend training programs that are […]
Sec. 18.70.360. Alaska fire services personnel fund.
The Alaska fire services personnel fund is created in the general fund. The fund consists of appropriations made by the legislature to the fund. The council may use the money in the fund to carry out its powers and duties.
Sec. 18.70.369. Definitions.
In AS 18.70.320 – 18.70.369, (1) “council” means the Alaska Fire Standards Council established under AS 18.70.330; (2) “fire services” means fire prevention services, fire suppression services, fire suppression support services, or training or educational services related to fire prevention or fire suppression that are performed by an employee of or volunteer with an organized […]
Sec. 18.70.900. Definition of building.
In this chapter, “building” means a structure, installation, facility, or edifice erected or in the process of being erected and that is used or intended for use as a commercial, industrial, business, institutional, other public building, or residential building containing four or more dwelling units.
Sec. 18.70.150. Adoption of mutual fire aid agreements.
A city, other incorporated entity, and other fire protection groups may organize a mutual-aid program by adopting an ordinance or resolution authorizing and permitting their fire department, fire company, emergency relief squad, fire police squad, or fire patrol to go to the aid of another city, incorporated entity, or fire protection group, or territory outside […]
Sec. 18.70.020. Duties of Department of Public Safety.
The Department of Public Safety shall (1) aid in the enforcement of all laws and ordinances and the regulations adopted under AS 18.70.010 – 18.70.100 and all other laws relating to fires or to fire prevention and protection; (2) encourage the adoption of fire prevention measures by means of education; (3) prepare or have prepared […]
Sec. 18.70.160. Agreement not to affect insurance rates or liability.
An agreement made under AS 18.70.150 and this section shall be carried out in a manner that does not raise insurance rates. An agreement may not reduce the liability of an insurance company in case of loss during the absence of fire services personnel and equipment.
Sec. 18.70.030. Investigation of fires resulting from crime.
If there is reason to believe that a fire has resulted from crime or that crime has been committed in connection with a fire, the Department of Public Safety shall report that fact in writing to the district attorney of the judicial district in which the fire occurred. If the fire occurred in an incorporated […]
Sec. 18.70.320. Policy.
It is the policy of the state to protect its residents and their property from the ravages of fire. The state recognizes the need for the state to participate in providing an educational and training system that meets the needs of all communities and all fire services personnel. The legislature finds that fire is a […]