NRS 474.125: Powers of district.

1. A county fire protection district organized pursuant to NRS 474.010 to 474.450, inclusive, upon its formation:

(a) Is a political subdivision of this State; and

(b) Has perpetual existence unless dissolved as provided in this chapter.

2. Each such district may:

(a) Sue and be sued, and be a party to suits, actions and proceedings;

(b) Arbitrate claims; and

(c) Contract and be contracted with.