Health and Safety Code section 14855

The active volunteer firefighters of volunteer fire companies or departments regularly organized and recognized by the Fire and Rescue Operational Area Coordinator or the county board of supervisors are exempt from military duty, except in case of war, invasion, or insurrection.

Source: Section 14855, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=14855. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_14855

Original Source: Section 14855, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=14855. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).