Sec. 8. The board of trustees of the district shall have power to:.
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Sec. 8. The board of trustees of the district shall have power to:
(1)provide ambulance services to the emergency services district;
(2)take all necessary or proper steps to provide rescue services within the district;
(3)borrow money;
(4)mortgage, pledge, or grant a security interest in any real or personal property of
the district;
(5)purchase equipment, supplies, and materials;
(6)buy, sell, and own real estate for the purpose associated with the operation of the
emergency services district;
(7)recruit, employ, or contract with ambulance, rescue squad, or both ambulance and
rescue squad personnel, who shall be compensated at a rate determined by the board of trustees; and
(8)do any and all things necessary or incident to the powers granted by this Act and to
carry out the objects of this Act.