N.Y. Village Law § 10-1004: Organization of companies

§ 10-1004 Organization of companies. The board of fire commissioners,

with the approval of the board of trustees, may organize and maintain

fire, hose, protective and hook and ladder companies, whenever in its

judgment the public interests require. The board of fire commissioners

may, by resolution, with the approval of the board of trustees, consent

to the incorporation of any of the companies so organized by them, or

may, by like approval, consent to the incorporation or the organization

without incorporation of as many companies voluntarily organized in said

village as may be deemed necessary.