Washington legal term
Fire or rescue agency in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Fire or rescue agency” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Fire or rescue agency” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Fire or rescue agency" means any agency, department, or division of a municipal corporation, political subdivision, or other unit of local government of this state or any other state, and any agency, department, or division of any state government, having as its primary function the prevention, control, or extinguishment of fire or provision of emergency medical services or rescue actions for persons. (RCW 9.41.251)
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