§ 58-86A-2. Definitions.
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§ 58-86A-2. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article:
(1)Cancer. - Malignant neoplasms of the body that may be caused by exposure to heat, radiation, or a known carcinogen, as defined by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer.
(2)Eligible firefighter. - A firefighter who meets the requirements of G.S. 58-86A-3.
(3)Fire department. - Any organization that is not a federal agency, including any public or government-sponsored organization, that is located and based in this State and provides rescue, fire suppression, and related activities.
(4)Firefighter. - As defined in G.S. 58-84-5(3a). (2024-29, s. 10.1.)