§ 25-6-10. Continuation of Operation of Preexistent Pacts
Pacts in existence on July 4, 1976, are authorized to continue to operate under their articles of incorporation or organizational policy. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 11.
§ 25-6-11. Penalty for Violations of Chapter
Any member of the governing body of a jurisdiction or any other person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted by the Attorney General. History. Ga. L. 1976, p. 742, § 10.
§ 25-6-8. Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts — Establishment; Joining or Organization of Pacts by Nonmember Jurisdictions Desiring to Participate in Mutual Aid
Pact districts shall be established along the boundaries of counties in which member jurisdictions of a pact are located. If a nonmember jurisdiction is located within the boundaries of an established pact, it must become a part of that pact should it desire to participate in mutual aid activities. If a county or counties without […]
§ 25-6-9. Mutual Aid Resource Pact Districts — Merger With Other Districts; Communication and Cooperation Between Districts
Should the member jurisdictions of one or more pact districts desire to merge with another district, the merger may be accomplished in keeping with the intent of Code Section 25-6-8 and as agreed by the board of directors of the concerned pacts. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting communication or cooperation among […]
§ 25-6-1. “Jurisdiction” Defined
For the purposes of this chapter, the term “jurisdiction” means a federal agency, a state agency, a local governmental subdivision of this state or an adjoining state, or an industrial or private organization which has established a fire-fighting department that is responsible for fire protection services within the area under the control, supervision, or management […]
§ 25-6-2. Formation of Pacts Authorized; Status of Members of Fire Departments of Member Jurisdictions; “Pact” Defined
Whenever two or more jurisdictions, as defined by Code Section 25-6-1, within or adjacent to this state, by written resolution authorize their respective fire departments to render aid and assistance in the extinguishment of fires or other immediate response emergencies outside of their respective jurisdictions, they may, if they so desire, form a district mutual […]
§ 25-6-3. Establishment of Pacts; Organizational Meeting; Adoption of Articles, Bylaws, and Regulations; Board of Directors; Officers, Agents, and Personnel
When two or more jurisdictions desire to establish a pact, each jurisdiction shall designate its fire chief or person or position in charge of its fire department to act for that jurisdiction on all matters relating to the activities and functions of the pact, once it has been established. The jurisdiction shall designate the person […]
§ 25-6-4. Purpose of Pacts; Powers and Duties of Pacts Generally
It shall be the primary purpose of a pact to coordinate the emergency fire services of all jurisdictions belonging to it, so as to provide better, more efficient, and more effective cooperation in the protection of life and property from fires or other immediate response emergencies within the area served by the pact. Any pact […]
§ 25-6-5. Liability for Failure to Respond for Purposes of Extinguishing Fires or Other Immediate Response Emergencies; Privileges and Immunities; Liability for Loss of Men or Equipment
There shall be no liability imposed by law on a pact or any member jurisdiction or its personnel for failure to respond for the purpose of extinguishing or controlling any fire or other immediate response emergency. This immunity is not exclusive of other similar immunities granted by statute or common law. Any firefighter or other […]
§ 25-6-6. Appropriation of Funds for Pacts by Member Jurisdictions; Receipt of Gifts by Pacts; Entry Into Agreements With State and Federal Agencies by Pacts
Jurisdictions belonging to a pact may raise and appropriate money for the purpose of implementing and operating the pact. The pact may receive, hold, and use gifts, bequests, and devises, either outright or in trust, for purposes consistent with this chapter. A pact may enter into agreements with appropriate state and federal agencies to participate […]