California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 53971.4

Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 16, Sec. 1. Effective May 4, 1987.
(a)As used in this article, “fire protection services” includes, but is not limited to, emergency medical services where provided by a local agency directly or by contract.
(b)“Emergency medical services” includes equipment, apparatus, and salaries and benefits for personnel as described in Article 5 (commencing with Section 1797.160) of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code, the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act, where these services are provided by a local agency which also provides

police or fire protection.

This section applies only to San Bernardino County.

Cite this section

Cal. Gov. Code § 53971.4 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-5-local-agencies/division-2-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/part-1-powers-and-duties-common-to-cities-counties-and-other-agencies/chapter-4-financial-affairs/article-16-police-and-fire-protection-funds/section-53971.4

Other sections in Article 16 - Police and Fire Protection Funds

§ 53970§ 53971§ 53971.3§ 53971.4§ 53971.5§ 53972.5§ 53973§ 53978§ 53979

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