The political subdivision in which aid or assistance is given pursuant to this chapter shall reimburse the political subdivision furnishing such aid and assistance for any moneys paid for the salaries or other compensation of employees furnished under this chapter during the time they shall not be performing their duties in the political subdivision by which they are employed or act and shall defray the actual traveling and maintenance expenses of such employees while they are rendering such aid and assistance. The provisions of this section and the term “employee” as used herein shall mean and apply with equal effect to paid and volunteer fire fighters.

1942, p. 370; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(141); 1977, c. 326.