CHAPTER 154 FIREWARDS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND FIRE HAZARDS
Firewards, Fire Chiefs and Fire Departments; Organization, Powers and Duties
Section 154:1-b
154:1-b Firefighter Associations. –
RSA 154:1 and RSA 154:1-a shall not be construed to preclude the formation of social or fraternal associations of firefighters of municipal fire departments, nor preclude such associations from adopting bylaws or conducting fund-raising activities for the benefit of a municipal fire department, provided, however, that:
I. There shall be no commingling of the funds of such an association with municipal fire department funds.
II. The use of any money or equipment of the association for official municipal fire department purposes shall be subject to the authority and control of the fire chief, and to the written policies approved by the governing body under RSA 154:1, IV.
III. Such an association shall publicize and conduct its activities in the name of the association, and not in the name of the municipal fire department.
IV. Unless ratified or approved by vote of the local governing body or its designee, the activities of such an association shall not be deemed the activities of the municipality, nor shall such activities be deemed to be within the scope of, or arise out of, the course of a firefighter's employment, for purposes of either workers' compensation pursuant to RSA 281-A or any other type of municipal liability.