Arizona § 48-833 - Exemption based on length of service

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-833 — Exemption based on length of service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 48-833. Exemption based on length of service

A person who has been employed by the district and has faithfully discharged his duties for seven years may be thereafter exempt from the performance of military duty in time of peace by presenting to the clerk of the board of supervisors of the county in which he resides a certificate signed by the chief officer of the district to which he has belonged, showing that he has served for seven years as an active fire fighter in this state. Thereupon the clerk shall enter his name in a book kept for that purpose containing a list of the fire fighters and endorse upon the certificate the fact that the name of the person mentioned therein has been so entered.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 48-833

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 48-833 cover?

Section 48-833 ("Exemption based on length of service") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 48-833?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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