Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

The director of the
department of lands of the state of Idaho shall divide the state into
districts to be known and designated as forest protective districts, having
due regard in establishing the boundaries thereof, to the adequate, effective
and economical protection of forest and range lands therein; he shall appoint
one (1) fire warden for each of the districts of the state on the
recommendation of the protection agency representing the forest land owners in
each such district, who shall at all times be responsible to and under the
direction and control of the director of the department of lands and shall
perform such duties at such times and places as he shall direct. Fire wardens
shall hold office until their appointment is revoked and the director of the
department of lands may revoke the same at any time. The fire warden so
appointed may, subject to approval by the director of the department of lands,
appoint deputy fire wardens within their respective districts and such
appointments may be revoked at any time by the fire warden or director of the
department of lands. All the officers provided for in this act shall have and
exercise police powers while engaged in performing the duties of their
respective offices.

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