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Ohio Rev. Code § 737.21 (2026)

Municipal fire regulations, department, companies, and rescue units

✓ current as of May 2026
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Effective:
October 23, 1961
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 511 - 104th General Assembly
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The legislative authority of a municipal corporation may establish all necessary regulations to guard against the occurrence of fires, protect the property and lives of its citizens against damage and accidents resulting therefrom, and for such purpose may establish and maintain a fire department, provide for the establishment and organization of fire engine and hose companies and rescue units, establish the hours of labor of the members of its fire department who shall not be required to be on duty continuously more than six days in every seven, and provide such bylaws and regulations for the government of such companies and their members as is necessary and proper.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1982–1983 · leading case: Dougherty v. Torrence, 442 N.E.2d 1295 (Ohio 1982).
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Dougherty v. Torrence, 442 N.E.2d 1295 (Ohio 1982). “, R.C. 737.21, regarding hours of labor for members of the fire department; R.”
King v. Williams, 449 N.E.2d 452 (Ohio 1983). “While there is some merit to appellants’ contentions, provisions of the Revised Code indicate that the General Assembly has determined that provision of emergency medical services, rendered by a fire department, is to be classified as a governmental function.”
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