Section 9-13-6 - Forest Fire Wardens - Appointment; Duties Generally

The State Forester shall have the power to appoint any person in any area of the state who is skilled in forestry work or fire prevention as a forest fire warden, on a volunteer status, whose duties shall be to prevent and suppress forest fires in his respective locale. All persons so appointed shall receive a duly executed commission signed by the State Forester stating on the face thereof the appointee’s name and title.