Illinois § 5-1189
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-1189, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-1189.
Shelby County rescue squad. The Shelby County Board may form, manage, fund, and operate a volunteer rescue squad to provide assistance within Shelby County to any public entity providing law enforcement, firefighting, emergency disaster response, or first responder services. The volunteer rescue squad may (i) locate missing persons, including drowning victims, (ii) perform a supporting, and not direct, role in fighting fires, and (iii) extricate persons from unsafe conditions. The Shelby County Board may provide benefits for rescue squad volunteers who suffer disease, injury, or death in the line of duty. (Source: P.A. 103-895, eff. 1-1-25; 104-417, eff. 8-15-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-1189
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-1189 cover?
Section 5-1189 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 5-1189?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-1189" (Illinois). 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 Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5-1189 apply to my situation?
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