Pennsylvania § 79C11 - Definitions.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 79C11 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 79C11. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Award." The Keystone First Responder Award awarded under this subchapter.
"Emergency medical services provider." As defined in section 8103 (relating to definitions).
"First responder." Any of the following:
(1) An emergency medical services provider, firefighter or member of a rescue company.
(2) A peace officer.
(3) A 911 dispatcher.
(4) A coroner or medical examiner who responds in an official capacity to an emergency.
(5) A corrections officer.
(6) A Federal law enforcement officer.
(7) A county or local emergency management coordinator.
"In the line of duty." The term includes the time spent at the scene of and travel to and from a bona fide emergency or, in the case of a 911 dispatcher, suffering a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty or not later than 24 hours after participating in any job-required training or exercise or performing dispatching duties in response to a 911 emergency call is presumed to have died as a result of the performance of his duties for purposes of this act.
"Peace officer." As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 501 (relating to definitions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 79C11
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 79C11 cover?
Section 79C11 ("Definitions.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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