As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Volunteer public safety organization' means: (A) A county organization for emergency services formed pursuant to the Arkansas Emergency Services Act of 1973, § 12-75-101 et seq.;(B) A sheriff's auxiliary formed pursuant to § 12-9-301 et seq.;(C) An ambulance service or rescue squad formed pursuant to § 14-282-101 et seq. or any other improvement district law of this state or formed as a subordinate service district of the county; or(D) A rural volunteer fire department formed as a subordinate service district of the county or as an improvement district, or a subscription fire service department formed as a nonprofit organization under the laws of this state; and(2) 'Volunteer public safety worker' means an active volunteer member of a volunteer public safety organization.Acts 1987, No. 527, § 1.
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