Author based on doctrinal and legal sources justifies the conclusion that the need for the state fire volunteering, which claimed the life of society in connection with an emergency situation arises, first of all - fire. Traced step of forming a legal institution, it is argued publicly legal nature.
voluntary fire department, volunteer firefighter, legal institution, security, emergencies
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