Kansas Statutes Chapter 19. Counties and County Officers § 19-3620. Same; operation of department; powers of governing body

(1) Select regular employees, provide for their compensation and furnish quarters for such employees if deemed desirable;

(2) provide for the organization of volunteer members of such department and pay compensation to such members for fighting fires, responding to emergencies or attending meetings;

(3) provide special clothing and equipment for such employees and volunteers;

(4) insure such employees and volunteers against accidental death and injury in the performance of their duties;

(5) pay for the acquisition, installation or maintenance of one or more fire hydrants, or similar devices for fighting fires, including necessary equipment, services or supplies related thereto.

(6) do all things necessary or desirable to maintain and operate such department so as to furnish fire protection for the inhabitants of such district.