7-33-2101. Rural fire districts authorized -- petition. (1) The board of county commissioners is authorized to establish fire districts in any unincorporated territory or, subject to subsection (2), incorporated third-class city or town upon presentation of a petition in writing signed by the owners of 40% or more of the real property in the proposed district and owners of property representing 40% or more of the taxable value of property in the proposed district.
(2) (a) Third-class cities and towns may be included in the district upon approval by the city or town governing body.
(b) A third-class city or town may withdraw from a district 2 years after providing to the board of county commissioners notice of intent to withdraw.