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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Department of Public Safety shall
(1) aid in the enforcement of all laws and ordinances and the regulations adopted under AS 18.70.010--18.70.100 and all other laws relating to fires or to fire prevention and protection;
(2) encourage the adoption of fire prevention measures by means of education;
(3) prepare or have prepared for dissemination information relating to the subject of fire prevention and extinguishment; and
(4) administer the state fire-service training program, including the administration of grants for fire-service training.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender § 18.70.020. Duties of Department of Public Safety - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-18-health-safety-housing-human-rights-and-public-defender/ak-st-sect-18-70-020/
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