MS HB1207

Authorizes volunteer firemen from fire departments receiving state funds under Section 83-1-39 to equip private or department-owned vehicles with sirens, whistles, or bells capable of being heard from at least 500 feet away.

Requires volunteer firemen to operate sirens when responding to emergency calls in vehicles equipped with sirens.

Allows siren use only during response to emergency calls or pursuit of law violators, consistent with existing authorization for emergency vehicles.

Effective July 1, 2017.