KRS 39F.020: Rescue squads -- Formation -- Authorization to operate within a

jurisdiction -- Functions -- Public notification of lost or missing impaired

persons.

(1) Rescue squads may be formed and duly authorized to perform in the public interest.

Authorization to operate within a jurisdiction may be granted by the chief elected

official of each urban -county government, charter county government, county, or

city which the squad proposes to serve. Rescue squads shall have a formal

affiliation with the local disa ster and emergency services organization. The

statement of affiliation shall be renewed annually.

(2) Except as provided in KRS 39F.040, a rescue squad shall be composed of at least

twelve (12) active members and shall maintain at least one (1) vehicle ded icated to

rescue service. Squads may operate in conjunction with a fire division, or may

operate as a separate unit.

(3) Each rescue squad shall develop and maintain bylaws and written procedures to

specify, at a minimum, election or appointment, successio n, and term of officers;

financial accounting; property accountability; and rules of notification and response

to emergencies.

(4) Rescue squads shall contribute to public safety and welfare by performing functions

which may include but not be limited to: removal of victims trapped in vehicles or

structures; search for lost or missing persons or missing impaired persons, except

those sought for criminal acts; first aid; emergency evacuation; recovery of

drowning victims; recovery of any corpse if not access ible by ambulance or hearse

and if so authorized by the coroner; and traffic control at an accident scene when

requested by law enforcement authorities. Rescue squads organized for the purpose

of searching for lost or missing persons which are searching fo r an impaired person

shall work in cooperation with local media outlets to notify the public that an

impaired person is lost or missing. Rescue squads shall not engage in law

enforcement activities other than traffic control.

(5) The division shall adminis ter funds appropriated for rescue equipment and training

and the division shall promulgate administrative regulations to be applied to all

rescue squads that apply for financial assistance.