Opn. No.

Gerard J. Comatos, Jr. Informal Opinion Attorney No. 2006-10 Arlington Fire District Van DeWater and Van DeWater, LLP 40 Garden Street P.O. Box 112 Poughkeepsie, New York 12602

Dear Mr. Comatos:

You have requested an opinion regarding whether paid firefighters and emergency service personnel employed by the Arlington Fire District are "members of the fire department" of the Fire District eligible to cast ballots at the annual meeting to nominate a chief and assistant chiefs of the fire department.

You have explained that fire and emergency services1 are provided through the fire department by…