§ 2542. Powers generally
§ 2542. Powers generally A town functioning as a fire district under this chapter shall have all the powers, so far as the same may be applicable, now given to fire districts by sections 2601-2607 and 2671-2675 of this title.
§ 2543. Board of fire commissioners
§ 2543. Board of fire commissioners When a town has so voted, the selectboard shall constitute a board of fire commissioners and may purchase all necessary and proper apparatus for the prevention and extinguishment of fires.
§ 2544. Employees
§ 2544. Employees The selectboard may appoint a chief engineer for such district and all other necessary firefighters and employees.
§ 2545. Expenditures
§ 2545. Expenditures All expenditures under sections 2541-2544 of this title shall be paid out of the general fund of the town unless the town by its vote shall otherwise direct.
§ 2541. Formation
§ 2541. Formation At an annual or special meeting, by a majority vote of those present and voting, towns may vote to form a fire district whose limits shall be the town limits, provided the warning for such meeting contains an article to that effect. (Amended 1971, No. 62, § 2, eff. April 14, 1971.)