The purpose
for which this Association shall be formed is to provide greater
awareness and education to the general public in connection with the
area of emergency services including, but not limited to, encouraging
greater public understanding of fire safety and instruct the youth of
the community in fire safety and prevention. To unite fraternally and to
give all moral support in its power to the members composing it. To
protect and defend, as deemed advisable, the rights, benefits and
privileges to which any member now or hereafter may become entitled
