Florida Statute 191.008 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XIII
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Chapter 191
INDEPENDENT SPECIAL FIRE CONTROL DISTRICTS

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F.S. 191.008

191.008 Special powers.—Independent special fire control districts shall provide for fire suppression and prevention by establishing and maintaining fire stations and fire substations and acquiring and maintaining such firefighting and fire protection equipment deemed necessary to prevent or fight fires. All construction shall be in compliance with applicable state, regional, and local regulations, including adopted comprehensive plans and land development regulations. The board shall have and may exercise any or all of the following special powers relating to facilities and duties authorized by this act:

(1) Establish and maintain emergency medical and rescue response services and acquire and maintain rescue, medical, and other emergency equipment, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 401 and any certificate of public convenience and necessity or its equivalent issued thereunder.

(2) Employ, train, and equip such personnel, and train, coordinate, and equip such volunteer firefighters, as are necessary to accomplish the duties of the district. The board may employ and fix the compensation of a fire chief or chief administrator. The board shall prescribe the duties of such person, which shall include supervision and management of the operations of the district and its employees and maintenance and operation of its facilities and equipment. The fire chief or chief administrator may employ or terminate the employment of such other persons, including, without limitation, professional, supervisory, administrative, maintenance, and clerical employees, as are necessary and authorized by the board. The compensation and other conditions of employment of the officers and employees of the district shall be provided by the board.

(3) Conduct public education to promote awareness of methods to prevent fires and reduce the loss of life and property from fires or other public safety concerns.

(4) Adopt and enforce firesafety standards and codes and enforce the rules of the State Fire Marshal consistent with the exercise of the duties authorized by chapter 553 or chapter 633, with respect to fire suppression, prevention, and firesafety code enforcement.

(5) Conduct arson investigations and cause-and-origin investigations.

(6) Adopt hazardous material safety plans and emergency response plans in coordination with the county emergency management agency as provided in chapter 252.

(7) Contract with general purpose local government for emergency management planning and services.

History.—s. 8, ch. 97-256.

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Cases Citing Statute 191.008

Total Results: 20

Philip Regala, M.D., Philip Regala, M.D. P.L., F/K/A Philip Regala, M.D., P.A. and v. Michael McDonald

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2024-09-06

Snippet: thus would largely be protected by sections 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5), Florida Statutes

JOSEPH CASTELLANO, M. D. v. DAVID HALPERN, M. D.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2023-12-29

Snippet: privileged and confidential under sections 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5),1 Florida Statutes

JOSEPH CASTELLANO, M. D. v. DAVID HALPERN, M. D.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2023-12-29

Snippet: privileged and confidential under sections 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5),1 Florida Statutes

JOSEPH CASTELLANO, M. D. v. DAVID HALPERN, M. D. AND WEST FLORIDA-MHT, LLC D/ B/ A HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2023-12-29

Snippet: privileged and confidential under sections 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5),1 Florida Statutes

SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT d/b/a MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM v. DAVID M. FELDBAUM, M.D.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2021-06-02

Snippet: (emphasis added). Sections 395.0193(8) and 395.0191(8) provide a nearly identical discovery immunity

Hakki v. Galencare, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-01-31

Citation: 237 So. 3d 440

Snippet: of extrinsic evidence derives from section 395.0191(8)'s prohibition on discovery and admission into

Bartow HMA, LLC v. Kirkland

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2015-07-31

Citation: 171 So. 3d 783, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 11561, 2015 WL 4621323

Snippet: protections set forth in sections 381.028(6)(b), 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5), Florida Statutes

Bartow HMA, LLC v. Edwards

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2015-07-10

Citation: 175 So. 3d 820, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 10493, 2015 WL 4154180

Snippet: licensed hospital facilities. See §§ 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), 766.101(5), Fla. Stat. (2010);

West Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc. v. See

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2012-01-12

Citation: 79 So. 3d 1, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 22, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 55, 2012 WL 87282

Snippet: protections provided by sections 766.101(5) and 395.0191(8), Florida Statutes (2006), which are similar. Even

Acevedo v. Doctors Hospital, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2011-08-17

Citation: 68 So. 3d 949, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12900, 2011 WL 3586185

Snippet: civil or administrative proceeding. See §§ 395.0191(8), .0193(8); § 766.101(5), Fla. Stat. (2007).

West Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc. v. See

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-09-25

Citation: 18 So. 3d 676, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 14400, 2009 WL 3047396

Snippet: discovery in civil litigation, including sections 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5). Petitioner's claims

Columbia Hospital Corp. of South Broward v. Fain

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-08-19

Citation: 16 So. 3d 236, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 11600, 2009 WL 2516917

Snippet: proceedings, were expressly not preempted. See §§ 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), and 766.101(5), Fla. Stat. (2008)

Lakeland Regional Medical Center v. Neely

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-05-08

Citation: 8 So. 3d 1268, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 4254, 2009 WL 1260017

Snippet: of its staff members and physicians. See §§ 395.0191(8), .0193(8), 766.101(5), Fla. Stat. (2007). The

Baptist Hosp. of Miami, Inc. v. Garcia

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-10-22

Citation: 994 So. 2d 390, 2008 WL 4643345

Snippet: claims are not discoverable pursuant to sections 395.0191(8)[1] and 766.101(5),[2] Florida Statutes (2007)

Florida Hosp. Waterman, Inc. v. Buster

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-03-06

Citation: 984 So. 2d 478, 2008 WL 596700

Snippet: committee or organization's inquiry. See §§ 395.0191(8), 395.0193(8), 766.101(5), Fla. Stat. (2005); cf

Brandon Regional Hosp. v. Murray

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-05-10

Citation: 957 So. 2d 590, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 217, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 843, 2007 WL 1362903

Snippet: the subject of evaluation and review.[1] §§ 395.0191(8), 766.101(5), Fla. Stat. (2001). The issue before

Florida Hosp. Waterman, Inc. v. Buster

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-03-10

Citation: 932 So. 2d 344, 2006 WL 566084

Snippet: (2005) (quality assurance nursing homes); § 395.0191(8), Fla. Stat. (2005) (staff membership and clinical

COLUMBIA/JFK MEDICAL CTR. v. Sanguonchitte

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-02-08

Citation: 920 So. 2d 711, 2006 WL 437511

Snippet: privilege set forth in sections 766.101(5) and 395.0191(8), Florida Statutes (2005). Respondents, Sam and

Brandon Regional Hospital v. Murray

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2005-08-17

Citation: 910 So. 2d 880, 2005 WL 1959155

Snippet: underlying litigation pursuant to sections *881 395.0191(8) and 766.101(5), Florida Statutes (2004). The list

Palms of Pasadena Hospital v. Rutigliano

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2005-08-12

Citation: 908 So. 2d 594, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 12542, 2005 WL 1923178

Snippet: argues that section 766.101(5) and section 395.0191(8), Florida Statutes (2000), makes the information