§2101. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
[PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW).]
1.
Fire department.
"Fire department" means a municipal fire department, as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 1, or a volunteer fire association, as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 3.
[PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]
2.
Firefighter.
"Firefighter" means a municipal firefighter, as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 2, or a volunteer firefighter, as defined in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 4.
[PL 1997, c. 683, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]
3.
Education.
"Education" means the process of imparting knowledge or skill through systematic instruction, but not necessarily formal classroom instruction.
[PL 2003, c. 570, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 570, §7 (AFF).]
4.
Training.
"Training" means the process of making a firefighter proficient through instruction and hands-on practice in the operation of equipment, including respiratory protection equipment, that is expected to be used in the performance of the firefighter's assigned duties.
[PL 2003, c. 570, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 570, §7 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 683, §A15 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 570, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 570, §7 (AFF).