KRS 39F.100: Rescue Aid Program -- Purpose.

The Rescue Aid Program, which is administered pursuant to this chapter and

appropriations in the state budget, is designed to:

(1) Reduce and prevent the loss of life by creating a better equipped, trained, and

coordinated rescue force throughout the Commonwealth;

(2) Upgrade the capabilities of local rescue squads by providing financial assistance to

be used to purchase equipment and obtain training; and

(3) Encourage the development of rescue squads where none exist.