Pennsylvania Statutes Title 73 Pa.C.S.A. Townships § 1931. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Firefighter.”  An individual who operates fire apparatus and devotes the individual's normal working hours to operate a piece of fire apparatus or other services connected with fire protection work and who is paid a stated salary or compensation for the work completed by the township.

“Police force.”  A police force organized and operating as prescribed by law, the members of which devote normal working hours to police duty or duty in connection with the bureau, agencies and services connected with police protection work and who are paid a stated salary or compensation for the work completed by the township.