Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 2012. Fire Service Bill of Rights

(1) Promotes each member of a fire services right to be recognized as first responder to all domestic emergencies.

(2) Promotes each member of a fire services right to be adequately protected from the dangers associated with emergency response.

(3) Promotes the preparation of first responder families so members of the fire service can focus on their mission of responding to domestic emergencies.

(4) Promotes each member of a fire services right to have their families provided for in the event of tragic death related to performance on the job.

(5) Promotes each member of a fire services right to be educated in the latest fire and life safety sciences.

(6) Promotes each member of a fire services right to be provided with state-of-the-art equipment and apparatus to better handle all emergency situations.

(7) Promotes each member of a fire services right to share innovative fire and life safety programs that have proven successful across the nation.

(8) Promotes each member of a fire services right to fully understand and be able to effectively respond to incidents involving the transportation, storage, and use of hazardous materials.

(9) Promotes each member of a fire services right to be fully informed of the threat of contracting infectious diseases during the course of life safety activities.

(10) Promotes each member of a fire services right to expect that the people of Louisiana will become full partners in the struggle to preserve life and property from the ravages of fire and other disasters.

(11) Promotes each member of a fire services right to celebrate the proud history of the American fire and emergency services personnel and the sacrifices they have made for communities across the nation.