# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 7. Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities

### Subtitle 2. Members of Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squads

#### Section 7-212

The Board of County Commissioners of St. Mary's County may:

(1) establish a length of service award program for qualified members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads; and

(2) adopt bylaws for the program by resolution.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)