ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The membership of this association shall be open to all regularly organized fire and rescue companies, and fire or rescue departments comprised of volunteer, part - paid, and paid to include all classes of members of such organization and this will include any auxiliary, who will become eligible to membership upon payment of sum as established in the by‑laws.
Section 2 Past presidents shall be accorded the same membership privileges as an active member; they shall be exempt from the payment of dues.
Section 3 Honorary memberships shall consist of men or women elected at an annual conference, in recognition of meritorious service in the interest of the association. They shall have the privileges of active membership; they shall be exempt from the payment of dues. All honorary members shall be expected to meet all other membership obligations here and after set forth.
Section 4 Associate members shall consist of individuals representing manufacturers and dealers in fire and rescue department supplies, individuals representing firms and business interest in the protection of life and property against loss by fire or accidents; officers and members of fire or rescue departments and fire or rescue associations outside this association. These persons shall be eligible to an associate membership upon payment of dues as established in the By-Laws.
Section 5 Life memberships shall consist of the individuals, firms, or business entity interested in the protection of life and property who shall become eligible to life membership upon the payment of dues as established in the By- Laws.
Section 6 A ssociate and life memberships have all the privileges of the active membership except the right to vote and to hold an office; nor shall they take part in debate except by majority consent of the conference or special meetings. All associate and life memberships shall be expected to meet all other membership obligations here and after set forth.