As the president of your state fire chiefs association, you are concerned that not all agencies are aware of the numerous laws, national codes, and regulations that can affect a local fire department. You want to provide a simple tool to help them identify their potential legal risks and liabilities. Create a checklist of legal acts, national codes and standards, and implications that place an emergency services agency at risk. Include each of the following items for the topics or issues you choose.
Provide the item or topic of interest that could be a risk or liability.
Include the potential law or code associated with the topic.
Provide a brief description of the law or code, including any court decisions that can influence emergency services agencies.
