California § 850.8 - Any member of an organized fire department, fire protection district, or other fi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 850.8 — Any member of an organized fire department, fire protection district, or other fi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 850.8. Any member of an organized fire department, fire protection district, or other fi
Any member of an organized fire department, fire protection district, or other firefighting unit of either the state or any political subdivision, any employee of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or any other public employee when acting in the scope of his or her employment, may transport or arrange for the transportation of any person injured by a fire, or by a fire protection operation, to a physician and surgeon or hospital if the injured person does not object to the transportation. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for any injury sustained by the injured person as a result of or in connection with that transportation or for any medical, ambulance, or hospital bills incurred by or in behalf of the injured person or for any other damages, but a public employee is liable for injury proximately caused by his or her willful misconduct in transporting the injured person or arranging for the transportation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 850.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 850.8 cover?
Section 850.8 ("Any member of an organized fire department, fire protection district, or other fi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 850.8?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 850.8" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 850.8 apply to my situation?
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