§ 20-22-1002 - Policy and purpose.
20-22-1002. Policy and purpose.
Because of the existing and increasing occurrence of fires that damage and destroy the public and private property of the citizens of Arkansas and because of the increase in population and structures that form the residences, businesses, and institutions of this state and its business, industrial, and environmental resources and threaten the safety, health, and welfare of its citizens, it is found and declared to be necessary:
(1) To facilitate the cooperation and efficient coordination of the current state functions related to fire prevention, training, and management through the Office of Fire Protection Services for more effective and economical use of existing personnel, equipment, facilities, and resources;
(2) To provide a fire services management system to be responsive to local government for current and future fire services needs related to continued population and economic growth;
(3) To direct the designation of fire protection services liaisons within each affected state department or agency and each local government; and
(4) To prepare, develop, formulate, and engage in a comprehensive program for the orderly coordination, cooperation, and development of fire protection services resources of the State of Arkansas and its local governments, to be referred to as the "Arkansas Fire Protection Services Resources Plan".