§ 10-1000 General powers of the board of fire commissioners
§ 10-1002 Rules and regulations
§ 10-1004 Organization of companies
§ 10-1006 Volunteer members of village fire companies
§ 10-1008 Incorporation of fire department
§ 10-1010 Election of company officers and delegates
§ 10-1012 Chief and assistant chiefs
§ 10-1014 Council of fire department
§ 10-1016 Annual meeting of fire department
§ 10-1018 Duties of chief and assistants
§ 10-1020 Abolition of fire department; employment of paid firefighters
§ 10-1022 Fire inspection in contract areas

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